DescriptionGreat Seal of the State (Greece 1973-1974).png
English: The Great Seal of the State, used by the Greek goverment from 1973 to 1974. Introduced after the proclamation of the Hellenic Republic by Papadopoulos' regime with FEK 140 A/1973 [1], retained by Ioannides' regime till its fall and used by the Karamanlis goverment till August 1, 1974.
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Goverment Gazette of the Hellenic Republic, Issue 140 A/1973
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The Great Seal of the State, used by the Greek goverment from 1973 to 1974.