Royal Order of George I, Military Division, Commemorative Cross, in Gold

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SKU: 01.GRC.0102.207.01.000

Estimated market value:

$225 USD

  • Royal Order of George I, Military Division, Commemorative Cross, in Gold Obverse
  • Royal Order of George I, Military Division, Commemorative Cross, in Gold Reverse
  • Royal Order of George I, Military Division, Commemorative Cross, in Gold Obverse
  • Royal Order of George I, Military Division, Commemorative Cross, in Gold Reverse
  • Royal Order of George I, Military Division, Commemorative Cross, in Gold Obverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$225 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Greece
  • Composition
    Gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥΗ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ Rev: 1863 1915 1913
  • Size
    25-30x46-60mm
  • Version Remarks
    The size is inclusive of the crown.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Royal Order of George I, Military Division, Gold Commemorative Cross are attributed to Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?products_id=1638

History


The Royal Order of George I was established by King Constantine I on January 16, 1915, to honour the memory of his father, King George I. It was suppressed when the Second Hellenic Republic was established in 1924, but it was later reinstated when the Greek monarchy was restored in 1935. It was permanently suppressed when the Greek monarchy was abolished in 1973 and was replaced by the Order of Honour in 1975.

It was conferred in two divisions upon Officers and state officials for distinguished service to the Greek nation. The Military Division, added in 1921, features decorations with crossed swords.

Along with the establishment of the Order in 1915, King Constantine I also created a Commemorative Cross of the Royal Order of George I that could be conferred upon Non-Commissioned Officers, enlisted men, civil servants, and other Greek citizens. It was awarded in two grades until 1926 when a third grade was introduced. A Military Division for all three grades was also introduced at this time.

The Gold Commemorative Cross has an obverse inscription that translates to “The people’s love is my strength.” The reverse inscription features the year that the Order was established and the years of King George’s reign.

There are multiple versions that differ in manufacturer, composition, and size. There may be additional versions that do not have a reverse inscription.

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