War Cross (1916-1917), I Class

SKU: 02.GRC.0126.101.01

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  • country
    Greece
  • date of institution
    June 30, 1917
  • makers
    Monnaie de Paris
  • remarks
    It is uncertain whether a silver star clasp will affect the value of this item.

History


The War Cross (1916-1917) was created by Revolutionary Decree on February 28, 1917, and was officially established by Royal Decree on June 30, 1917. It was awarded to Greek military personnel during the last year of the First World War, the 1920 Ukrainian Campaign, and the Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922 for acts of bravery during combat.

The grades are distinguished by ribbon clasp. An additional silver star clasp could also be awarded to denote each subsequent act of bravery.

There are multiple versions of the I Class Cross that differ in manufacturer and composition, but all versions feature an obverse inscription that translates to “Win or Die,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Greece 1916-1917.”

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Versions

  • Price

    $100 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: ΗΤΑΝ ΗΕΠΙΤΑΣ Rev: ΕΛΛΑΣ 1916-1917

  • Size

    47-48x43-44mm

  • Maker

    Monnaie de Paris

  • Version Remarks

    This version was designed and engraved by André Adolphe Rivaud. It is the earliest version and may be referred to as the "Sue/Rivaud" ver...

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  • Price

    $75 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: ΗΤΑΝ ΗΕΠΙΤΑΣ Rev: ΕΛΛΑΣ 1916-1917

  • Size

    47-48x43-44mm

  • Maker

    Huguenin, Le Locle

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $75 USD

  • Composition

    Silvered White Metal

  • Inscription

    Obv: ΗΤΑΝ ΗΕΠΙΤΑΣ Rev: ΕΛΛΑΣ 1916-1917

  • Size

    47-48x43-44mm

  • Maker

    Zisimos, Athens

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $125 USD

  • Composition

  • Inscription

    Obv: ΗΤΑΝ ΗΕΠΙΤΑΣ Rev: ΕΛΛΑΣ 1916-1917

  • Size

    47-48x43-44mm

  • Maker

    Z II

  • Version Remarks

    This manufacturer is unknown.

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  • Price

    $125 USD

  • Composition

  • Inscription

    Obv: ΗΤΑΝ ΗΕΠΙΤΑΣ Rev: ΕΛΛΑΣ 1916-1917

  • Size

    47-48x43-44mm

  • Maker

    Bruder Schneider A.G., Vienna

  • Version Remarks

    This version has the maker's mark "BSW."

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