Rare! King George II of Greece, Signed by Regent Archbishop Damaskinos (WW2) - Royal Decree, - 1945
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This is an original Greek royal decree dated 27 September 1945 in Athens to establish the Ministry of Health, measuring 34 x 22 cm with 4 pages and bearing handwritten signatures of Regent Damaskinos and Health Minister Vailios Vailas.
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Royal Decree – Establishment of the Ministry of Health – Athens, 27 September 1945
Type: Original Royal Decree
Date: 27 September 1945
Location: Athens
Pages: 4
Dimensions: 34 x 22 cm
Signatures: Handwritten signatures of Regent Damaskinos of Athens and Minister of Health Vailios Vailas
"We decree and order: we appoint Mrs. Mary Monachou as nurse at the health center in Chania Crete.
Historical Context
At the time, Damaskinos was serving as Regent amid uncertainty regarding the return of George II of Greece. During this tense political climate, the Regent’s political office was directed by the renowned poet and diplomat Giorgos Seferis, later Nobel Laureate in Literature.
Significance
This decree formally establishes the Ministry of Health, marking a major administrative step in rebuilding Greece’s healthcare system after the devastation of war and occupation. Alongside this new ministry, the State Quinine Monopoly played a major role in the nation's recovery by securing and distributing the vital medication needed to combat widespread malaria during this critical period.
It is an important Civil War-era governmental document reflecting Greece’s efforts to restore state institutions and stabilize the country ahead of the 1945 elections and monarchy referendum.
A historically significant original document bearing authentic signatures from leading political and ecclesiastical figures of post-war Greece.
Royal Decree – Establishment of the Ministry of Health – Athens, 27 September 1945
Type: Original Royal Decree
Date: 27 September 1945
Location: Athens
Pages: 4
Dimensions: 34 x 22 cm
Signatures: Handwritten signatures of Regent Damaskinos of Athens and Minister of Health Vailios Vailas
"We decree and order: we appoint Mrs. Mary Monachou as nurse at the health center in Chania Crete.
Historical Context
At the time, Damaskinos was serving as Regent amid uncertainty regarding the return of George II of Greece. During this tense political climate, the Regent’s political office was directed by the renowned poet and diplomat Giorgos Seferis, later Nobel Laureate in Literature.
Significance
This decree formally establishes the Ministry of Health, marking a major administrative step in rebuilding Greece’s healthcare system after the devastation of war and occupation. Alongside this new ministry, the State Quinine Monopoly played a major role in the nation's recovery by securing and distributing the vital medication needed to combat widespread malaria during this critical period.
It is an important Civil War-era governmental document reflecting Greece’s efforts to restore state institutions and stabilize the country ahead of the 1945 elections and monarchy referendum.
A historically significant original document bearing authentic signatures from leading political and ecclesiastical figures of post-war Greece.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Subject
History
Number of books
1
Height
34 cm
Signed by
Regent of Greece Archbishop Damaskinos
Width
22 cm
Author/ Illustrator
Rare! King George II of Greece, Signed by Regent Archbishop Damaskinos (WW2)
Title
Royal Decree,
Condition
Good
Year
1945
Language
Greek
Original language
Yes
Extras
Signed by author
Country of origin
Greece
Autographed by a famous person
Yes
Details signature
Original
Has certificate of authenticity
No
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