Greece, Kingdom. An Order Of St. George Greek Medal Bar Of Five Decorations, C.1945

An Order of George I, silver knight’s cross, a white enamel cross with wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents the cypher of George I on red enamels, with a white enamel surround inscribed ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥΗ ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ, surmounted by a crown and worn on a red ribbon, measures 35.4mm (w) x 62.5mm (h), secured to the medal bar on the 12 o’clock arm, enamels intact, dark patina, in very fine condition.

An Order of the Phoenix, Type II, Knight’s Cross, presenting a silver gilt and white enamel cross, the obverse medallion is a superimposed eagle, the cross is surmounted by a crown and worn on a yellow and black ribbon, measures 37.7mm (w) x 60.8mm (h), secured to the medal bar on the 12 o’clock arm, enamels intact, lovely gilt wear, in very fine condition.

A 1940 War Cross, III Class in bronze, featuring a cross with crossed swords piercing the medallion which bears the cypher of King George, with a surmounting crown, worn on a blue and red stripped ribbon, measures 41.0mm (w) x 60.7mm (h), the medal is secured to the medal bar by the 12 o’clock arm, light wear and oxidation around the plastic tie, remains in very fine condition.

A Medal of Bravery, 1946, in bronze, a cross with the obverse medallion featuring the cypher of King George, with a surmounting crown, worn on a red and white ribbon, measures 40.28mm (w) x 59.50mm (h), the medal is secured to the medal bar by the 12 o’clock arm, wear to the 9 o’clock arm from contact, small knocks, remains in very fine condition.

A Medal of Military Merit, IV Class in bronze, a round medal with a cross and swords piercing the center with space in the background, measures 41.0mm (w) x 45.3mm (h – inclusive of integral ball), worn on original ribbon and secured to medal bar by the 12 o’clock arm, dark patina, contact and wear to left side from overlapping medal, remains in very fine condition.

The medal bar, court mounted, measures 160mm (w) x 85mm (h), weighs 147.0 grams, the reverse bears a single horizontal pin.