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Footnote: The award was created in 1916 for those that distinguished themselves in the field of public administration, science, arts and letters and military valour.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46112244400405,"sku":"EU7677","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_greek_order_of_54763548f3296.jpg?v=1692851120"},{"product_id":"a-greek-royal-order-of-st-george-and-st-constantine-grand-cross-badge-eu12420","title":"A Greek Royal Order Of St. George And St. Constantine, Grand Cross Badge","description":"Silver gilt with red and white enamels, handpainted obverse centrepiece, unmarked, 46 mm x 81.7 mm, intact enamels, extremely fine.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118999851285,"sku":"EU12420","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/d_6123.jpg?v=1692864470"},{"product_id":"greece-a-royal-order-of-george-i-officers-cross-eu13066","title":"Greece. 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In silver gilt with white and red enamels, hinged crown with period added ribbon ring, measuring 46 mm (w) x 79 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension with cross), toned silver, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46122661282069,"sku":"EG104","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m17-1297.jpg?v=1692874403"},{"product_id":"greece-kingdom-royal-order-of-george-i-iii-class-commander-civil-division-case-eu16735","title":"Greece, Kingdom. Royal Order Of George I, Iii Class Commander, Civil Division Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreece, Kingdom. Royal Order of George I, III Class Commander, Civil Division Case (Basilikon tagma toy Georgioy A). Instituted in 1915. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, gray pebbled cloth exterior, the lid bearing the Royal Greek crown in the centre and an ornate rule along the edge in gold-coloured ink, maker marked \"MEDALLISTS BY APPOINTMENT. \/ SPINK \u0026amp; SON Ltd \/ 5-7 KING STREET ST JAMES'S \/ LONDON, S.W.1.\" on the white silk-like inside lid, a fabric-wrapped cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a raised platform with a recessed medal bed in yellowish-white felt, single clasp closure, measuring 85.5 mm (w) x 151 mm (h) x 28.5 mm (d), soiling evident on the gray cloth exterior, along with the inside lid and medal bed, the exterior free of scuffing and wear, fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal Order of George I was founded on January 16, 1915 by King Constantine I in honour of his father, George I. It was only the second Greek order to be created after the Order of the Redeemer in 1833, and remained the second senior award of the Greek state for the duration of its existence. It was awarded to those who had distinguished themselves for the cause of the nation. The order was closely associated with the Greek monarchy, and was hence abolished with the establishment of the Second Hellenic Republic in 1924, to be replaced with the Order of the Phoenix. The order was restored along with the monarchy in 1935, and continued to be awarded until the final abolition of the monarchy in 1973. It was replaced by the Third Hellenic Republic in 1975 by the Order of Honour. The Order has five classes: Grand Cross, Grand Commander, Commander, Gold Cross and Silver Cross. A sixth, supreme class comprising a Collar of the order was originally envisaged, but never realized.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126557102357,"sku":"EU16735","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_8566.jpg?v=1692886099"},{"product_id":"greece-kingdom-a-royal-order-of-george-i-ii-class-grand-officer-case-eu17081","title":"Greece, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of George I, Ii Class Grand Officer Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Basilikon tagma toy Georgioy A). Instituted in 1915. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, the exterior with a salmon-coloured interlocking patterned cloth covering on all sides, the lid bearing the cypher of King George I (Reign: March 30, 1863 - March 18, 1913) surmounted by the Royal Greek Crown in gold-coloured ink, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and Athens maker marked \"Αφοι Π. ΚΕΛΑ'Ι'ΔΗ ΛΕΚΚΑ 25 ΑΦΗΝΑΙ\", the lining exhibiting the impressions of the once present Badge and Breast Star of the Order, a white cardboard fabric-lined insert placed within the base and housing a raised platform in black felt with a recessed medal bed and slotted medal bed for the Badge and Breast Star respectively, dual-hinged, single clasp closure, measuring 128 mm (w) x 247 mm (h) x 40.5 mm (d), light contact and scuffing evident on the exterior, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal Order of George I was founded on January 16, 1915 by King Constantine I in honour of his father, George I. It was only the second Greek order to be created after the Order of the Redeemer in 1833, and remained the second senior award of the Greek state for the duration of its existence. It was awarded to those who had distinguished themselves for the cause of the nation. The order was closely associated with the Greek monarchy, and was hence abolished with the establishment of the Second Hellenic Republic in 1924, to be replaced with the Order of the Phoenix. The order was restored along with the monarchy in 1935, and continued to be awarded until the final abolition of the monarchy in 1973. It was replaced by the Third Hellenic Republic in 1975 by the Order of Honour. The Order has five classes: Grand Cross, Grand Commander, Commander, Gold Cross and Silver Cross. A sixth, supreme class comprising a Collar of the order was originally envisaged, but never realized.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127145713941,"sku":"EU17081","price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_15700.jpg?v=1760011130"},{"product_id":"greece-kingdom-a-royal-order-of-king-george-i-ii-class-grand-officer-star-civil-division-eu20236","title":"Greece, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of King George I, Ii Class Grand Officer Star, Civil Division","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Basilikon tagma toy Georgioy A). Instituted in 1915. Two-piece construction, insignia in silver with red and white enamels, mounted to a silver four-pointed star base, each star point with eleven emanating rays, maker marked \"SPINK \u0026amp; SON Ltd. \/ 5, 6 \u0026amp; 7, KING STREET St. JAMES'S LONDON \/ EST. 1772 \/ MEDALISTS TO THE LATE KING GEORGE VI\" on the reverse cartouche plate, measuring 74 mm (w) x 74 mm (h), vertical pinback, chipping and loss evident in the white enamels of the cross on the insignia, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal Order of George I was instituted on January 16, 1915 by King Constantine I. It was discontinued by the state in 1973 and Replaced by the Order of Honour, but continues as a dynastic order of the former Greek royal family, awarded to those who had distinguished themselves for the cause of the nation, in five grades, in military and civil divisions, plus a medal in three classes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133690630421,"sku":"EU20236","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc9711_855.jpg?v=1692905893"},{"product_id":"greece-kingdom-a-royal-order-of-st-george-i-grand-cross-by-kelaidis-eu20589","title":"Greece, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of St. George I, Grand Cross, By Kelaidis","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Βασιλικόν Τάγμα Γεωργίου Α'). Instituted January 16 1915 by King Constantine I. Civil Division. A Grand Cross sash badge, composed of silver gilt, featuring a white enamel Latin cross with a laurel wreath segment in each quadrant, the obverse center presenting a red enamel medallion with the royal cypher of George I, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥΗ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ (The people’s love is my strength), the reverse is silver gilt with the dates the order was established in a ring (1915) and the years of the King’s reign 1863-1913, the badge is suspended from a large silver gilt crown, measures 46.5mm (w) x 84.5mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 39.3 grams, enamels intact, scattered gilt wear throughout, unmarked, remains in very fine condition. The Breast Star, a silver eight points star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse center presents a superimposed white enamel Latin cross with wreath segments in each quadrant surmounted by a large royal crown, the obverse center presenting a red enamel medallion with the royal cypher of George I, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥΗ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ (The people’s love is my strength), the reverse presents a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 81.3mm (w) x 80.8mm (h), weighs 77.0 grams, maker marked \"ΚΕΛΑΙΔΗΣ\" (Kelaidis of Athens), enamels intact, lovely patina, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a full length replacement sash.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134200860949,"sku":"EU20589","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc3939_039.jpg?v=1692907098"},{"product_id":"greece-kingdom-a-royal-order-of-george-i-knight-gold-cross-civil-division-cased-by-spink-son-limited-eu20709rl3","title":"Greece, Kingdom. 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It was discontinued by the state in 1973 and Replaced by the Order of Honour, but continues as a dynastic order of the former Greek royal family. It was\/is awarded to those who had distinguished themselves for the cause of the nation, in five grades, in military and civil divisions, plus a medal in three classes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136331501845,"sku":"EU20709.RL3","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc5319_848_1_1_1.jpg?v=1692914069"},{"product_id":"greece-kingdom-hellenic-republic-a-royal-family-order-of-st-george-and-st-constantine-by-spink-son-eu20620rl4","title":"Greece, Kingdom, Hellenic Republic. A Royal Family Order Of St. George And St. Constantine By Spink \u0026 Son","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Βασιλικό Οικογενειακό Τάγμα του Αγίου Γεωργίου και του Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου). Instituted in 1936. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, hand-painted centrepiece, maker marked \"SPINK \u0026amp; SON Ltd LONDON\" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 56 mm (w) x 68.3 mm (h), vertical pinback, very light contact, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal Family Order of St. George and St. Constantine was an order of the Greek royal family. For the duration of its existence, it has been the second highest decoration awarded by the modern Greek state and the Greek crown, after the Order of the Redeemer. It was instituted in January 1936 by King George II in the memory of his grandfather (King George I) and his father (King Constantine I). The order is awarded only to men, while the corresponding Order of Saint Olga and Saint Sophia is reserved for women. The order's design was influenced by the royal family's Danish origin, evoking the appearance of the Order of the Dannebrog. The order has not been awarded since 1975 by the Greek state after the abolition of monarchy and today is awarded only by the Greek Royal Family and has six classes: Corden, Grand Cross, Grand Commander, Commander, Gold Cross and Silver Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136343920917,"sku":"EU20620.RL4","price":992.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc2279_106_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1759239668"},{"product_id":"greece-kingdom-a-royal-order-of-george-i-grand-commander-set-c-1960-eu22246","title":"Greek, Kingdom. A Royal Order of George I, Grand Commander Set, c. 1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1915. The Grand Commander Badge in silver gilt consists of a white-enameled Latin Cross with a wreath segment in each quadrant, the obverse centerpiece in red and white enamels bearing the cypher of King George I with the Greek inscription ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥΗ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ (“The people’s love is my strength”), the reverse centerpiece in plain silver gilt shows the years 1863 1915 1913, the badge is surmounted by a royal crown, inclusive of crown 84.8mm (h) x 46.41mm (w) on crimson neck ribbon, light gilt wear, enamels intact, extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the Grand Commander Star, a four point star in silver, superimposed by a white-enameled cross surrounded by a wreath, the obverse centerpiece in red and white enamels bearing the cypher of King George I with the Greek inscription ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥΗ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ (“The people’s love is my strength”), the cross is surmounted by a large crown, reverse pin, 76.3mm, enamels and gilt intact, light wear to silver gilt on the rays, in extremely fine condition. Housed in a blue case, in fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Royal Order of George I was established by King Constantine I on January 16, 1915, to honor the memory of his father, King George I. It was suppressed when the Second Hellenic Republic was established in 1924, but it was later reinstated when the Greek monarchy was restored in 1935. It was permanently suppressed when the Greek monarchy was abolished in 1973 and was replaced by the Order of Honour in 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919358869781,"sku":"EU22246","price":1340.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC3192.jpg?v=1706024877"},{"product_id":"greece-kingdom-a-royal-order-of-st-george-i-grand-cross-sash-badge-eu22889","title":"Greece, Kingdom. A Royal Order of St. George I, Grand Cross Sash Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Βασιλικόν Τάγμα Γεωργίου Α). Instituted on January 16th, 1915 by King Constantine I. Civil Division.  A Grand Cross sash badge, constructed of gilded silver, consisting of a Latin cross with white enameled arms, with a laurel wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, with a central medallion with a red field inscribed with the crowned Royal Cypher of George I, surrounded by a white enameled ring inscribed “ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥΗ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ” (The people’s love is my strength), the reverse is silver gilt with the dates the order was established in a ring (1915) and the years of the King’s reign 1863-1913, the badge is suspended from a large silver gilt crown using its period-original sash ribbon, measuring 47.6 mm (w) x 83.2 mm (l), weighing 49.66 grams, the red enamels central to the award delicately restored, in overall better than very fine condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324489838869,"sku":"EU22889","price":401.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0418.jpg?v=1717434409"},{"product_id":"greece-kingdom-two-orders-of-george-i-knight-and-commemorative-cross-by-spink-son-with-cases-m0693-64","title":"Greece, Kingdom. 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Contained in box with removable lid, marked Spink \u0026amp; Son on the interior of the lid, measures 54 mm (w) x 115 mm (h) x 19 mm (d), lid slightly warped, near very fine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49030102057237,"sku":"M0693-64","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC9148_93f922c3-97f8-41b6-bdea-48558f1d0040.jpg?v=1751367949"},{"product_id":"greece-kingdom-an-order-of-george-i-knights-cross-eu24156","title":"Greece, Kingdom. An Order of George I, Knight’s Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted January 16, 1915. A Royal Order of George I, Civil Division, Commemorative Cross, in silver gilt, measures 35.4 mm (w) x 62.6 mm (h), unmarked, worn on original ribbon, enamels intact, silver gilt wear, in extremely fine condition. Contained in original case, marked on the interior in Greek, measures 70 mm (w) x 135 mm (h) x 20 mm (d), insignia on lid faded, functional hinge and clasp, near very fine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49452719571221,"sku":"EU24156","price":191.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC1221_9309bb08-e391-49cc-bf33-dd71e8304e7b.jpg?v=1761607813"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-greece-orders-royal-order-of-george-i.oembed","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}