Greece: Commemorative Medal for the 1st
Balkan War against Ottoman Turkey in 1912-
1913.
With 2 clasps: Ostrovon and Aetorrahi.
The clasps:
- 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).
- Aetorrahi: The clasp was awarded for the
Battle of Aetorrahi (01 Dec. - 09 Dec. 1912)
that opened the road towards Ioannina.
The clasp is scarce as it was only awarded
to men of the Cretan Volunteer Regiment,
to the 1st Evzonoi Regiment (Special
Units of Light Infantry - the Royal Guard at
the time, the Presidential Guard today) of
the VI Infantry Division and to the men of the
"Tavoularis" Mountain Artillery Battery (aprox.
3000 awards in total).
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).
FULL SIZE
1st Balkan War 1912 - 1913
Item 100% original - ribbon original
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