Greece, Kingdom. A Cross of Valour, Gold Grade in Case Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic inscribed “Virtuti Pro Patria” (Latin

inscribed “Virtuti Pro Patria” (Latin - Bravery for the Fatherland)

ribbon embroidered

In stamped brass with silvered brass face plate affixed by two rivets

It was originally awarded for service in the Korean War (1950-1953)

the enamelled star with damage to the white enamels on one of the arms

Greece, Kingdom. A Cross of Valour, Gold Grade in Case Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic inscribed “Virtuti Pro Patria” (Latin( , Aristeion Andreias). Instituted in 1913. In silver gilt with ultramarine blue and white enamels, obverse medallion featuring St. George, the reverse inscribed (For Merit), crown suspension, measuring 30. 4 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. Contained in original blue case of issue, measures 60 mm (w) x 106 mm (h) x 20 mm (d), case marked GODET BERLIN on bottom, slight discolouration