Greece 1st Balkan War Commemorative Medal 1912 1913 with 3 Clasps (Giannitsa, Ioannina, Ostrovon)

Greece: Commemorative Medal for the 1st 
Balkan War against Ottoman Turkey in 1912- 
1913. 
With 3 clasps: Gianitsa, Ostrovon and Ioannina. 
The clasps:
- Giannitsa: The clasp was awarded for the 
Battle of Giannitsa (also known as Yenidje or 
Yenice), 19-20 Oct. 1912. The Greek victory 
broke the last Ottoman defensive line and 
opened the road towards Thessaloniki 
(Salonica). The clasp is rare as only around 
25000 were awarded (to the men of the II, III, 
IV, VI and VII Infantry Divisions).
- Ostrovon: The clasp was awarded for the 
Battle of Ostrovon (also known as Battle of 
Arnissa), 4-5 Nov. 1912. The Greek victory 
denied the access of fresh Ottoman troops to 
the city of Ioannina. The clasp is rare as only 
around 22000 were awarded (to the men of the 
I, III, IV, VI Infantry Divisions, 1st Cavalry 
Regiment, to the supporting Mountain Artillery 
Batteries and to small Volunteer outfits).
- Ioannina: The clasp was awarded for the 
Siege of Ioannina and the Battle of Bizani 
(Bezanie) - 23 Jan.- 06 Mar. 1913. The clasp 
is rare (aprox. 45.000 awards). 
During the 1st Balkan War the alliance of 
Greece, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Serbia 
liberated the remaining Christian populations 
of the European territories from the Ottoman 
Empire. 
The War ended with the Treaty of London in 
1913 but soon the 2nd Balkan War started, 
this time against Bulgaria. 
The medal was instituted in 1914. 
Signed by Γ. Ιακωβίδης (Georgios (George) 
Iakovides).

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1st Balkan War 1912 - 1913

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