Greece Order of George I, 6th Class, in Ethiopian Group

[oamotme]

Gentlemen,

I recently obtained a group to a courtier or officer from the time of Haile Selassie - probaly the later years of his rule - see topics in the Africa and Northern Europen forums. I attach an image of the Greek award. My knowledge of Greek awards is negligible and I would be grateful if any members of the forum could provide any detail concerning this award. Are there variations which can identify any particular issue/type/variation or period during which the medal could have been awarded?

Many thanks and festive greetings from Riyadh.

Kind regards, Owain

[Megan]

The Order of George I was instituted on 16 January 1915 by King Constantine I, in memory of his father George I who was murdered in 1913. It consists of the regular 5 classes in civil and military divisions, plus an associated medal called George I's Memorial Medal. This medal comes in gold, silver and bronze - and it is one of these, probably the gold, that you have.

[oamotme]

Dear Megan,

Many thanks for your post. From what little research I have been able to do the medal appears to have remained consistent in its design since its institution.

Regards, Owain