Greece WWII Maritime War Cross 1940 1945 3rd Class by Spink

GREECE: WW2 Maritime War Cross,1940, Bronze 
(III) Class.
The medal was established in 1943, in 3 classes 
(bronze, silver and gold) by the Greek Government 
in Exile. 
It was awarded to the Officers and Sailors of the 
Hellenic Merchant Navy with at least 6 months of 
service aboard a merchant vessel. It was also 
awarded to Officers of the Hellenic Royal Navy 
who commanded convoy escorts and also to 
Officers and Sailors of the Hellenic Royal Navy 
who served aboard merchant ships during the 
War.
With the motto: “Μέγα το της Θαλλάσης 
Κράτος” (in liberal translation: Powerful is the 
State that Controls the Sea). 
The phrase had been used for the first time by 
Thucydides and it is the motto of the Hellenic 
Navy.
This is the rarest version of the medal, British 
made by Spink and Son Ltd, London (marked 
on the reverse of the crown).

FULL SIZE

WW2 1939 - 1940

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos
GREAT ADDITION TO EVERY COLLECTION!!!!!! 
Payment Method: Paypal
FREE SIGNED FOR SHIPPING