lambert Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 Hi Bill, Replacement is not, was loose when I bought, I suspect that is Belgian. But it is original. Lambert
RobW Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Hi Bill, Replacement is not, was loose when I bought, I suspect that is Belgian. But it is original. Lambert Hello Lambert, As you have surmised the ribbon is indeed of Belgian manufacture, seen on the official vic. Regards, Rob
Bilco Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 Hi Gents, My latest acquisition - the Greece Unofficial Type 2 - Apart from the replacement British ribbon, the planchet is just over 37mm diameter and just over 2mm thick. There is a split in the ribbed suspension ring which is tightly closed. My Official Type and Unofficial Type 1 have a very dark, dull patina, while this is lighter and slightly shiny. Any comments welcome. Bill
Pagan Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 Here is my first Greek Vic Medal, thanks to RobW for the advise on this medal. Now to track down a Romanian one.....
lambert Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 Hi Pagan. Good example of a vic official with ribbon apparently in good condition .. interestingly the Greek unofficial vic are increasingly scarce. You will also realize that with the vic Romanian mainly to unofficial. Regards Lambert
RobW Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 Here is my first Greek Vic Medal, thanks to RobW for the advise on this medal. Hello Mel, Always happy to help where I can. Regards, Rob
johnnymac Posted September 8, 2012 Posted September 8, 2012 Rob that was a very nice Greek medal you found for Mel, Jim
RobW Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 To all, There is a nice Greek miniature vic currently on ebay (auction numbers: 400598211038 and 360782825078). Despite the two listing it is the same item. These miniatures do not appear that often. Regards, Rob
davidck Posted December 25, 2013 Posted December 25, 2013 New acquisition: Greek official http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2013/post-16545-0-11123400-1387965922.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2013/post-16545-0-99705200-1387965937.jpg
RobW Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 Hello David, New acquisition: Greek official While you have indeed picked up a nice Greek official vic it does appear to be missing the top part of the decorative suspension. The top half of this suspender is illustrated, in close-up pics, in posts #48 and #49 of this thread. It looks like yours has been replaced with a simple brass ring. Regards, Rob
davidck Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 I noticed that as well. My unofficial Greek has the same problem. One of these days, I'll get a Greek with the proper suspension.
oliver860 Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Gentlemen! Need help! I want to buy interallied medal Greece! Original? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271407011224&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en Regards.
RobW Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Hello Oliver, Gentlemen! Need help! I want to buy interallied medal Greece! Original? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271407011224&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en Regards. There is nothing wrong with the medal in the listing. The ribbon is also correct although very tattered. This happens quite often with a particular type of French produced ribbon. The box is not the correct one. The correct box, from the NOCQ official strikes produced by the French firm of Canale, were plain cardboard with a light green colour. Illustrations of the official NOCQ strike and the boxes are contained at posts # 3,4 and 20 of this thread. I would probably wait until an example came along with a ribbon in better condition. Regards, Rob
oliver860 Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks Rob! But with a good ribbon medal will be much more expensive! Maybe easier to buy the original tape separately? Inter-Allied medals Greece in the collection until I have! Regards Oliver!
johnnymac Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) As Rob states, it is an original Greek medal. Oliver800 I agree with you, the medal itself, is in excellent condition and it is a good buy at the lower price. But do not over board with your bid, as there is always another in the near future. Oliver800, I have “NEVER” seen Rob give anyone bad advice only good insight on buying. Have a nice day, Jim Edited February 22, 2014 by johnnymac
davidck Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 Just got this in the mail: Greek unofficial type 3, "missing O" variety. Ignore my cat's paw in the picture of the obverse. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2014/post-16545-0-72317900-1395170710.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2014/post-16545-0-71250200-1395170725.jpg
RobW Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Hello David, Just got this in the mail: Greek unofficial type 3, "missing O" variety. Ignore my cat's paw in the picture of the obverse. A nice example in good condition. It is, however, the unofficial type 2 not type 3. It has been previously suggested that this was produced by the French manufacturer M. Delande. Regards, Rob
lambert Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Ignore my cat's paw in the picture of the obverse.image.jpgimage.jpg I know how it is. She will not let me alone. lambert
oliver860 Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Hello, gentlemen! Make a second attempt to buy Greek medal! Original? http://www.ebay.com/itm/191179690179?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Regards Oliver
lambert Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Hello OliverYes it is original, Officer Type 1. but the Ribbon is the modern replacement (British)The price is good, worth it .. then you can change the ribbon by a French. good Luck . Lambert Edited May 22, 2014 by lambert
oliver860 Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Hello Lambert! Thank you! Price will be more by the end of the auction! I hope that once buy this medal to the collection! Regards Oliver
Tim B Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 Been awhile, thought I would add another to the Greek section:Tim
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