Merchant Navy War Cross, in Gold

SKU: 02.GRC.0133.101.01

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  • country
    Greece
  • date of institution
    January 9, 1943
  • makers
    Spink & Son Ltd., London
  • remarks
    It is uncertain whether clasps will affect the value of this item.

History


The Merchant Navy War Cross was awarded to men of the Greek Merchant Navy, as well as the nurses, doctors and Royal Hellenic Navy personnel who served on merchant ships during the Second World War.

A small crown clasp was awarded for each additional citation. Up to three crowns could be awarded before the recipient was promoted to the next higher grade.

The Gold Cross features a reverse inscription that translates to "Great [is] the Might of the Sea 1940."

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Merchant Navy War Cross, in Gold

  • Price

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  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

    Rev: ΜΕΓΛ ΤΟ ΤΗΣ ΘΛΛΛΣΣΗΣ ΚΡΛΙΟΣ 1940

  • Size

    40mm

  • Maker

    Spink & Son Ltd., London

  • Version Remarks

    The reverse of the surmounting crown is inscribed "Spink & Son Ltd. London."

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