Greek military long service decoration with King George II portrait
Key Information:
• Country: Greece
• Medal: Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal – 2nd Class
• Period: King George II reign / WWII era
• Diameter approx.: 30.15 mm
• Height with suspension approx.: 41.55 mm
• Original ribbon present
• Named: No visible naming
• Maker mark: None visible
Medal Design:
The obverse features the right-facing portrait of King George II of Greece. Surrounding inscription reads:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Β ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
Translation: George II, King of the Hellenes
The reverse bears a laurel wreath design with central inscription:
ΑΡΕΙΑ ΔΟΚΙΜΩΝ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΩΝ ΤΩΙ
Translation: For Exemplary Service
The medal is suspended from a royal crown and mounted on original ribbon in dark blue with central red stripe.
Condition:
The medal remains in good collectible condition with natural age patina and surface wear consistent with period use. Ribbon shows minor storage wear. Please refer to photographs for full condition details. All dimensions are approximate.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal of Greece was awarded to military personnel in recognition of faithful and exemplary service. Medals issued during the reign of King George II are particularly desirable due to their association with the turbulent interwar and WWII period of Greek history.
Summary:
Original Greek Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, 2nd Class, featuring King George II. A solid example of a WWII era Greek military decoration suitable for collectors of Balkan and European militaria.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.