Medusa Head Greek Badge or What...Need some help

[Saladin]

Hello All,
this came in to my possession and I haven't got a clue.

I have been scouring just about every media and come up with nothing.

I was hoping that it was one of the Greek special units.

It measures around 1 1/4 inches high

Any help appreciated




Cheers
Doug

[Stratos]

Hello Doug. I have never seen this badge worn by a Greek unit.
Maybe it was not made for military use rather for decorative purposes.

[Saladin]

Thanks for the input Stratos.
I'm not sure that it would fit in to the decorative box it just looks too military if you know what I mean and those pins are certainly for pushing in to something and then not being removed.

I guess unless something comes to light or spotted in a photo I'm never going to know

All the best
Doug

[Stratos]

Hello Doug.
You are right about the pins, probably they were to be inserted to a hat or a uniform but the badge still remain unknown (at least to me..).
It would be nice to find out the use of it.

Greetings.
Stratos

[Saladin]

Thanks for the input Stratos.
Do you have any images of the Royalist troops who were involved in the first suppression of the communist uprising in 1944?
I just have a feeling that it could have been something that may have been worn by members of the sacred squadron or some other minor unit that was closely related to it.
Perhaps a hat badge?

All the best

Doug

[Stratos]

Hello Doug.
The badge of the sacred squadron was the same as the war cross 1916-17 so not what you are looking for.
If by Royalist you mean ΕΔΕΣ take a look of this badge which is handmade (i think there was not a standard badge)
The last picture is from a greek model company and shows badges during ''civil'' war worn as epullates.
Still no picture of a medusa head
I hope some Greek member with more knowledge will know something about the badge (if and when it actually existed!)

Best regards.
Stratos

[Saladin]

That's some good research Stratos,
thank you for the post.
My Greek is sadly lacking and I'm stuck to researching in the English language.
I do hope that some of our other members can shed some light.

All the best
Doug