Rare, 1942, Signed, Original Document, Hellenic State, PM Georgios Tsolakoglou, WW II

Description

Very Rare Historical WWII Document – Greece under Axis Occupation (1942)

• Type: Original Hellenic State Government Document

• Date Issued: 16 July 1942

• Location: Athens, Greece

• Dimensions: 34 cm x 21 cm (approx. 13.4 in x 8.3 in)

• Pages: 4 pages

• Signatures:

  • Prime Minister Georgios Tsolakoglou (Head of the Hellenic State, 1941–1942)

  • Minister of National Welfare Konstantinos Logothetopoulos (later Prime Minister of the Hellenic State, 1942–1943)

About the Document:

This official state decree represents a significant administrative milestone in WWII-era Greece: the formal establishment of the Ministry of Health. Issued during the Axis occupation, it reflects Greece’s attempts to rebuild its essential governmental institutions amidst war and foreign control.

Historical Context:

The Hellenic State (Greek: Ελληνική Πολιτεία) was the collaborationist government of Greece during the Axis occupation (1941–1944).

• Georgios Tsolakoglou (1886–1948): Former Greek General who became Prime Minister of the Hellenic State after signing Greece’s surrender to Germany and Italy in 1941.

• Konstantinos Logothetopoulos (1878–1961): Greek physician and academic who later succeeded Tsolakoglou as Prime Minister of the Hellenic State.

This decree provides rare insight into wartime governance, highlighting the regime’s administrative measures and the founding of the Ministry of Health amid occupation turmoil.

Details:

Original first issue document
WWII-era historical significance
Hand-signed by two key political figures
Excellent collectible for WWII, political, or Greek history enthusiasts

Condition:

Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with its period. Please review images for full details.

Secure tracked shipping. Guaranteed original and authentic.