Rare, Original, 1947, Signed, Royal Decree, King Paul of Greece, Greek Civil War

Rare 1947 Royal Greek Document

Hand-Signed by King Paul of Greece & Minister Michail K. Kotsianos

Details:

• Type: Original Royal Government Document / Decree

• Date Issued: May 27, 1947

• Location: Athens, Greece

• Length: 4 pages

• Size: Approx. 21 cm × 34 cm (8.3 in × 13.4 in)

• Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear (see photos)

• Authenticity: Guaranteed original and authentic

Hand-Signed By:

• King Paul of Greece (1901–1964): Reigned from 1947 until his death in 1964, overseeing Greece’s post-WWII recovery and the Greek Civil War years.

• Michail K. Kotsianos (1889–1965): Greek physician, politician, and minister, notable in mid-20th century Greek governance.

Historical Significance:

• This decree was issued early in King Paul’s reign, shortly after his ascension in April 1947.

• The black mourning frame on the document signifies the official mourning period declared for King George II’s death (April 1, 1947 – July 31, 1947).

• Issued during the Government of Dimitrios Maximos (January – August 1947), a pivotal period in post-war Greek political history.

Key Features:

• Rare early royal decree from King Paul’s reign

• Signed by both King Paul and Minister Michail K. Kotsianos

• Symbolic mourning frame tied to the passing of King George II

• Valuable artifact of Greece’s post-WWII political landscape

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