Summary
War Cross medal designed by L. Suue and the French sculptor André Rivaud, it was first issued by Greece in 1917.
The medal was established (unofficially) by the Venizelist "National Defence" Government on 28 February 1917 but was later confirmed by Royal Decree on 31 October, shortly after the entry of the whole of Greece in World War I. It was originally awarded for heroism in wartime to both Greeks and foreign allies and later for general war service.
Obverse Description
Medal consists of a vertical sword on a circular laurel wreath supported by a horizontal plaque bearing ancient Greek text.
Reverse Description
Reverse text in Ancient Greek reads: "GREECE / 1916 - 1917".
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1917 AD
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Inscriptions
Obverse text in ancient Greek: "H TAN H ERI T AS". Translation is similar to: "[Come back] WITH IT [your shield] OR UPON IT". Reverse text in Ancient Greek reads: "GREECE / 1916-1917".
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Material
Silver
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Overall Dimensions
45 mm (Width), 40 mm (Height)
Medal only.
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Shape
Irregular
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