Greece: WW2 Medal of the Hellenic Red Cross,
for Service in its ranks, during the Italian
invasion in 1940 and until the Capitulation of
Greece, following the German invasion in
April 1941 and the battle of Crete in May of
the same year.
The medal was awarded to both men and
women.
The first initiative for the foundation of the
Hellenic Red Cross took place in 1865 as
the Kingdom of Greece participated in the
1st Geneva Convention.
The Hellenic Red Cross was officially
founded in 1877, with the active support of
Queen Olga and it was recognized, the same
year, by the International Red Cross
Committee.
Ever since,it continues its humanitarian
efforts both domestically and abroad
whenever and wherever its aid is needed.
FULL SIZE
WW2 1940 - 1945
Item 100% original - ribbon original
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