Merchant Navy War Cross, in Silver

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SKU: 02.GRC.0133.102.01.000

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  • Merchant Navy War Cross, in Silver Obverse
  • Merchant Navy War Cross, in Silver Obverse
  • Merchant Navy War Cross, in Silver Reverse
  • Merchant Navy War Cross, in Silver Reverse Detail

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Attributes

  • Country
    Greece
  • Makers
    Spink & Son Ltd., London
  • Composition
    Silvered Bronze
  • Inscription
    Rev: ΜΕΓΛ ΤΟ ΤΗΣ ΘΛΛΛΣΣΗΣ ΚΡΛΙΟΣ 1940
  • Size
    40mm
  • Version Remarks
    The reverse of the surmounting crown is inscribed "Spink & Son Ltd. London."
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Merchant Navy War Cross, in Silver are attributed to Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?products_id=10914

History


The Merchant Navy War Cross was awarded to men of the Greek Merchant Navy, as well as the nurses, doctors and Royal Hellenic Navy personnel who served on merchant ships during the Second World War.

A small crown clasp was awarded for each additional citation. Up to three crowns could be awarded before the recipient was promoted to the next higher grade.

The Silver Cross features a reverse inscription that translates to "Great [is] the Might of the Sea 1940."

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