Merchant Navy War Cross, in Silver
SKU: 02.GRC.0133.102.01
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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 Silver Cross features a reverse inscription that translates to "Great [is] the Might of the Sea 1940."
Versions
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Silvered Bronze
Rev: ΜΕΓΛ ΤΟ ΤΗΣ ΘΛΛΛΣΣΗΣ ΚΡΛΙΟΣ 1940
40mm
Spink & Son Ltd., London
The reverse of the surmounting crown is inscribed "Spink & Son Ltd. London."
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