Medal for the Greco-Bulgarian War (1913)

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  • Medal for the Greco-Bulgarian War (1913) Obverse
  • Medal for the Greco-Bulgarian War (1913) Obverse
  • Medal for the Greco-Bulgarian War (1913) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Greece
  • date of institution
    February 17, 1914
  • remarks
    The medal was engraved by G. Iakovidis.

History


The Medal for the Greco-Bulgarian War (1913) was established by Royal Decree on February 17, 1914. It was awarded to all military personnel who served in the Second Balkan War, as well as to nurses, Greek citizens and foreigners who had rendered meritorious service to the Greek military.

The ribbon could be decorated with a number of clasps to denote service in specific battles. These include:
- "KIΛKIΣ-ΛAXANA" (Kilkis–Lahanas)
- "MΠEΛEΣ" (Beles)
- "KPEΣNA-TΣOYMAΠA" (Kresna-Tsoymagia)
- "NEYPOKOΠION" (Nevrokopion)
- "MAKEΔONIA-ΘPAKH" (Macedonia-Thraki).
A crossed swords clasp was also awarded in recognition of wounds incurred in combat. If the recipient died in combat, the medal was awarded with a cross clasp and presented to the family of the deceased. Each clasp is listed here as a version.

There are two ribbons associated with this Medal: the light blue ribbon with green and white stripes was worn by military personnel, and the white ribbon with green and blue stripes was worn by nurses and civilians.

The Bronze Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to "Constantine King of the Hellenes 1913," and a reverse inscription that translates to "Basil II 976-1025."

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Versions

  • Price

    $150 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩN 1913 Rev: ΒΑCΙΛΙΟC Β 976-1025

  • Size

    30mm

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