Item #GB7025
1914-15 Star (18701 FAR: Sjt H. MEAKIN. R.F.A.); British War Medal (18701 SJT. H. MEAKIN. R.A.); Victory Medal (18701 SJT. H. MEAKIN. R.A.); and Greece: War Cross 1916-1917, III Class (in silver, measuring 43.7 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)). Naming is officially impressed on the Trio, the Greek award is un-named as issued. Un-mounted, spotting on the Star, edge nicks on the VM, light contact, original ribbons, the Greek award with a dual prong pinback, very fine. Accompanied by a copy of his Index Card and the London Gazette with the announcement of his award of the Greek War Cross.
Footnote: 18701 Farrier Sergeant Harry Meakin, Royal Field Artillery entered the French theatre on July 17, 1915. Farrier Sergeant Harry Meakin, Royal Field Artillery (Aintree, Liverpool) was awarded the "Greek Military Cross" (AKA Greek War Cross), the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 31465 of Friday, July 18, 1919, on Monday, July 21, 1919, page 9234.