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A nice example of an old Order of the Orthodox crusaders of Jerusalem or Holy Sepulcture, as it is often described.

here is another nice example.

The comments are right, nevertheless as no swords are seen on the ribbon bar, it looks that the recipient just mounted the ribbon bars in a wrong way and he included both Gold Cross and Commander classes of the phoenix.

Godet manufactured Greek Cross of Valor insignia & cases in all 3 grades -- certainly in the 1920 and 1930s. Usually, cases have their name [simply 'GODET'] stamped in gilt on the reverse right corner.

I have never seen a Greek Commander of the Cross of Valour manufactured by Godet. Do you have any specimens, photos or other documentation about it? Gold and silver crosses are common and Godet boxes are often found with them, but I've never seen acommander box either. It would be nice to see one, if you can provide us some photos.

Perhaps a Kammerherr? Though how to find the right one... in Greek sources?!

What is the second Order? I cannot find it anywhere in my references. Perhaps that helps date this Spange, too--though I would think the tiny Godet "auto license plate" tag went out in the 1920s.

The Venizelos Republican (!) War Cross in 3rd place was supposed to be for Captains with no ribbon device, so he was a VERY lucky Captain if he got a KO3 in 1913/14!

Hello, it is not the war cross, it is the military merit medal, 4th class. probably Huguenin made.

There is also an indermediate type, following monarchy, which is actually the old type with the crown removed and a metallic suspension added.

Actually the colors of the center and the petals are related to the manufacturer.

The ebay example is a huguenin-made. The most common 1st type is made by kelaidis and the petals are darker.

The first word is greek and means "justly" from "justice". The second word does not make sense.

Dear Dimitris

There is no need to politicize and enhance xenophobia. This is an honorable forum. Concentrate on content rather than form.

Dear Albanian, your comment makes no sense. I agree with your thought-it's propaganda and fraud of name and history that I am trying to avoid.

Any recipient could change the normal ribbon with a silver attachment, as in the photo?

Were there any regulations for suspensions and ribbons in ottoman medals, or any variety was acceptable?

Some more photos!

Photo attached

Well, this is not the US! Ancient coins and old icons are highly illegal to trade in Greece, but they are free in the US, right?

I also wonder how much they would worth.

Following an earlier conversation, my guess (given that most of them are old and detailed manufactures) is that they were made to be worn with civil clothes or for display purposes. Anyway, all miniature medals are "unofficial".

A small collection of different types of us MoH miniature medals that I came across recently.

As Emanuel says, this medal belongs to the Hellenic Royal Navy Athletic Association-it was awarded for sea games. It is not an official award or a medal that would be worn on the uniform. A rather common medal, without interest. Good though for anyone who collects athletic medals connected to military or naval games.

Dear collectors,

I was wondering where I could find a list of the recipients of St George Cross 1st class, as I have recently found a 3-digit award.

Any ideas if anyone knows where I could find such a list? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Dear Owain,

The Greek medal is the George I silver medal (or second class), unless it is gilt and I don't see it well.

The Order of George I consisted of 5 classes. The medal of George I was used as a Royal Household medal during king paul's (and possibly Constantine's II) reign and it was also given to lower rank civil servants and NCOs, who were not eligible for the Order. I somewhere have files of a gift awarded to Haile Selasie during his visit to Greece-I will let you know as soon as I find the photo, as I believe that the medal was awarded at that time to a member of his court.

Very nice article! I didn't know there were actually 4 classes plus the collar.

Here is another photo of the Grand Knight.

Dear members,

this is a Grand Cross star of the Greek Order of the Redeemer.

very well manufactured-probably made between 1900-1920.

The hallmark on the back needle is 935, without any other hallmarks.

My guess is that the manufacturer is from Germany, Austria or Switzerland (it doesn't look like other Huguenin Redeemers, though).

If anyone has a clue about the manufacturer, it would be appreciated.

It would be nice to know in what sense the Austrian-Hungarian Empire participated in the Balkan Wars, who it supported and when exacly there was actual mobilization.

Hello Laurent,

A brevet does exist and it is pretty rare. I am attaching a photo of both War Cross and Military Merit medal, 1st World War.

If interested, I might have a double.

Dear members,

I was wondering if anyone has any information about when, where and to whom was awarded the austrian medal of 1912-13 (Balkan Wars).

http://www.medal-med...c5b43b517e712e6

Any help would be highly appreciated!

Sad situation, but the example of Greece is rather unfortunate, dear Paul.

Probably one of the shooting (or other) awards among Greek seamen that used to exist.

Probably one shooting (or other) contest award, of the numerous that used to exist for seamen.