Cross for the War of Independence, in Silver

SKU: 02.GRC.0119.101.01

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  • Cross for the War of Independence, in Silver
  • Cross for the War of Independence, in Silver Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Greece
  • date of institution
    June 1, 1834
  • remarks
    The cross was designed by Konrad Lange.

History


The Cross of the War of Independence was established by Royal Decree on June 1, 1834. It was awarded to Greek military personnel and civilians, as well as to foreigners, for service to the Greek nation in the struggle for independence from Turkey from 1821-1829.

The Silver Cross features an obverse inscription that translates to "Othon King of the Hellenes," and a reverse inscription that translates to "To the Heroic Defenders of the Fatherland."

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Cross for the War of Independence, in Silver

  • Price

    $800 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: ΟΘΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Rev: ΤΟΙΣΠΩ ΙΚΟΙΣΠΡΟΜΑ ΧΟΙΣΤΗΣ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ

  • Size

    29-32mm

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