Original Greek War with Turkey Campaign Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Greece
• Name: War Medal 1912–1913
• Conflict: First Balkan War / War with Turkey
• Period: 1912–1913
• Material: Bronze
• Diameter: Approx. 30.23 mm
• Original ribbon
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription (Greek):
“ΣΥΝ ΘΕΩ ΥΠΕΡ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ 1912–1913”
Translation: “With God, for King and Country 1912–1913”
Central cross with royal crown and monogram “X” (King Constantine I).
Reverse inscription (Greek):
“ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑ”
“ΗΠΕΙΡΟΣ”
“ΑΡΧΙΠΕΛΑΓΟΣ”
Translation: “Macedonia – Epirus – Archipelago”
Laurel wreath border surrounding central inscription.
Condition:
• Original bronze medal with natural age patina
• Light surface wear consistent with age
• Suspension intact
• Ribbon shows age and minor wear
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Awarded for participation in the Balkan Wars of 1912–1913, this medal commemorates Greece’s military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. It is an important historical decoration linked to the expansion of modern Greece and the reign of King Constantine I.
Summary:
Original Greek War Medal 1912–1913 in bronze, complete with ribbon and attractive natural patina. A solid historical Balkan Wars campaign medal.