Greece, Kingdom. A Distinguished Conduct Medal, Type I With Royal Crown, C.1955 Hold at Weston on July 30

at Weston on July 30

inscribed “1935”

with lightning bolts emanating from the ribbon

illustrating Albert Speer in the centre surrounded by eight men

Simonds was "undoubtedly deeply hurt" when he was overlooked and Charles Foulkes was chosen instead as CGS in August 1945

Greece, Kingdom. A Distinguished Conduct Medal, Type I With Royal Crown, C.1955 Hold at Weston on July 30Instituted in 1950. (1950 1974 Issue.) In bronze, measuring 34. 2 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), green oxidation and spotting evident on both sides, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Conduct Medal was instituted in 1950, to replace the Medal for Outstanding Acts that had been introduced in 1940. Both medals were awarded to officers, non commissioned officers and men of all the Armed Forces, Public Safety Corps and to anyone who