Royal Order of George I, Military Division, Grand Commander Breast Star
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SKU: 01.GRC.0102.204.01.000
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A four pointed silver star composed of multiple individual rays, obverse centre with a white enameled Maltese cross in silver gilt, with laurels and cross swords in each quadrant, presenting the crowned cypher of George I surround by the order ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ (THE LOVE OF MY PEOPLE IS MY STRENGTH), reverse with large markers cartouche of Spink & Sons, London, with Gold pin, measuring 75x75mm, toned silver with minor enamel wear, otherwise extremely fine.
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 Grand Commander Breast Star has an obverse inscription that translates to “The people’s love is my strength.”
There are multiple versions that differ in manufacturer, composition, and size.
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