France Sport Merit, Greece Police Medal, Malta 1973
Key Information
• Lot of 3 medals
• Countries: France, Greece, Malta
• France dimensions approx.: 50.13 x 29.76 mm
• Greece dimensions approx.: 41.62 x 30.15 mm
• Malta diameter approx.: 31.78 mm
• Periods: 1930s–1973
• Condition: For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Medal Design
France – Ordre du Mérite Sportif
Obverse inscription (French):
“MERITE SPORTIF”
Winged female figure holding wreath.
Reverse inscription (French):
“REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE”
Maker mark on edge: A. Bertrand (Paris)
Mark “BR” indicating bronze.
Period: 1930s–1950s.
Greece – Police Medal, Second Class
Obverse inscription (Greek): “ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Β΄ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ”
Translation: “George II, King of the Hellenes.”
Reverse inscription (Greek): “ΑΡΕΤΗ ΚΑΙ ΟΜΟΝΟΙΑ ΤΗ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ”
Translation: “Virtue and Harmony in Service.”
Crowned suspension.
Period: approx. 1937–1947.
Malta – Military Order of St. John Medal
Obverse:
“MALTA”
Date: “12 V 1973”
Fortress building depiction.
Reverse inscription (Latin): “ORDO MILIT. HOSPIT. SANCTI LAZARI HIEROSOLYMITANI”
English translation: “Military Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem.”
Eight-pointed Maltese cross in center.
Period: 1973.
Historical and Collectible Significance
This lot represents three different European traditions:
• French interwar sports merit decoration
• Greek royal-era police medal under King George II
• Maltese Order of Saint Lazarus commemorative medal dated 1973
A diverse international group spanning mid-20th century Europe.
Summary
Original international lot of three European medals with ribbons.
Good collectible condition with visible age patina and wear.