Royal Order of George I, Military Division, Grand Cross

SKU: 01.GRC.0102.201.01

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  • Grand Cross (Civil Division) Obverse
  • Grand Cross (Civil Division) Obverse and Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Greece
  • date of institution
    January 16, 1915
  • makers
    Kelaidis, Athens; Spink & Son Ltd., London

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 Grand 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.

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  • Price

    $425+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥΗ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ Rev: 1863 1915 1913

  • Size

    46x80mm

  • Maker

    Kelaidis, Athens; Spink & Son Ltd., London

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