Anniversary 1821 - Commemorative medal (plexiglass case)

150,00 €
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SKU: EMP
The medal depicts the façade of the National Historical Museum, the oldest historical museum in the country. From 1884 until today its collections became part of the living memory of the Greek War of Independence. On the reserve, historical flags from the Revolution of 1821. Naval ensigns of Hydra, Spetses and Psara with the inscription in greek “FREEDOM [OR DEATH]”, the symbols of the Philiki Eteria, the cross, the anchor, the owl and the serpent, symbols signifying the sanctity of the struggle, justice and wisdom. Additionally, the blue-and-white flag, which was established by the Provisional Regime of Greece at the National Assembly of Epidaurus in January 1822.

Material: brass
Medal dimensions: diameter: 6 cm., thickness: 0,5 cm.
Case dimensions: 13,7 x 8,1 x 2,8 cm.
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