GREECE GREEK ORDER KING GEORGE I KNIGHT SILVER CROSS WWI WAR MEDAL RUDOLF SOUVAL

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GREECE GREEK ORDER KING GEORGE I KNIGHT SILVER CROSS WWI WAR MEDAL RUDOLF SOUVAL
GREECE  GREEK ORDER OF KING GEORGE I
KNIGHT'S  SILVER  CROSS
WWI  WAR MEDAL  BY RUDOLF  SOUVAL
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Description
Up for sale here
Is an authentic vintage and rare, World War I, Greek Royal Medal.
Is the Order of King George I Knight's Silver Cross Badge by
Austrian Manufacturer Rudolf Souval Vienna.
Medal comes boxed in its original presentation storage case.
KINGDOM OF GREECE
ORDER OF KING GEORGE I
KNIGHT SILVER CROSS C. (1915-1974)
BY RUDOLF SOUVAL VIENNA
WITH ORIGINAL RIBBON & CASE
The Order of the King George I was established in 1915 for the
doubling of the Public Land of the Greek State and for the
remembrance of the fifty years reign of King George I, who was
murdered in March 1913, at the time in which the borders of the
Greek State were engraved.
George I medal was awarded for distinguished services and
prominent acts relating to the Military, Nautical and Air operations
of Greece, also was awarded for services in any sector of Public
Administration, Politics, Secretariats, Arts, Sciences, Agriculture,
Industry, Commerce and Shipping as well as a display of political
heyday virtue or the provision of exceptional political services to
the State.
The Medal consists of a fixed white-enamel Cross, the antennae
are slightly flattened at the ends and the horizontal shorters.
Cross center is red enameled with the Royal Monogram of the King
George I, (two Greek G crossed, and sign which reads "My  Power
is People's Love". Cross is surrounted by an elliptical laurell wreath.
The back side bears the dates 1863 and 1913 in remembrance the
King George's I reign, and date 1915 in a circle, the year of Medal
founding.
Cross has
moveable hinged Crown with loop on the top.
Original Ribbon has deep red color in remembrance of the
assassination of the King George I in 1913.
Original Case has on the lid gold embossed Crown Royal Emblem
of the King George I and interior bears maker's name "RUDOLF
SOUVAL / VIENNE 7 / SIEBENSTERNGASSE 23".
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Reference 2 Photos No:19/20
George Beldecos Book
(Hellenic Orders Decorations and Medals) pages 36 and 37" -
(
Book Not included in this lot
)
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DIMENSIONS - CONDITION
"GREECE KING GEORGE I KNIGHT SILVER CROSS & CASE"
1).
SILVER CROSS MEDAL
Cross has approx...1.43" inches or 36.40 mm Width
Cross Crown has approx...2.46" inches or 62.48 mm Length
Cross Crown & Loop has approx...2.78" inches or 70.60 mm Length
Ribbon has approx...1.49" inches or 37.80 mm Width
Cross weight (without ribbon)...23.9 gr or 0.843 oz
Condition
...Very Good Condition.!
Medal
is in a very good condition, Cross shows an authentic silver
age patina is slight tarnished, but is without chips, dents, cracks
or enamel loss. Movable hinged pierced Crown and Loop are also
in very good condition with no damage. Ribbon is in a very good
condition without discoloration, age rust stains, holes, tears, odor,
damage or any restoration.
2).
MEDAL CASE
sits approx...1.10" inches or 2.80 cm Tall
has approx...2.40" inches or 6.1 cm Width
has approx...5.23" inches or 13.3 cm Length
Weight...66 gr or 2.30 oz (case empty)
Condition
...Very Good Condition.!
Case is in a very good condition. The exterior of the Case
shows
wear, with slight discoloration and paint loss as shown in my scans.
Silver embossed Crown Royal Emblem and silver trim on the lid
cover is in good condition with slight loss. The interior of the Case,
ecrou velvet case and satin lining of the lid are in great condition,
clean with no humidity age stains, holes, tears, odor, or any
damage. Rudolf Souval gold letters sign is in a great contion with
no loss. Hinge and push button lock works perfect, case opens and
close as it should.
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Total Weight (medal+case)...93 gr or 3.30 oz - Unpackaged
We have plenty of close-up photos to look carefully and if you
have any issues concerns or questions please feel free to contact
us before bidding.
SHIPPING
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shipping is always registered trackable,
for extra shipping services (insured or express),
please let us know, because not accepted from all countries.
Registered Shipping cost
European countries:
FREE
U.S.A. / Australia & Other countries out of Europe:
FREE
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