Original Balkan military and commemorative medals – historical group
Key Information:
• Country: Bulgaria & Serbia / Kingdom of Yugoslavia
• Time Period: WWI and Interwar / WWII era
• Composition: Gilt, silvered and base metal construction
• Mounting: Original and period ribbon mounts
• Set includes three original medals
• All dimensions are approximate
Medal Design:
1. Bulgaria – Commemorative War Medal 1915–1918
Awarded for participation in World War I campaigns while Bulgaria fought alongside the Central Powers. The medal features the Bulgarian royal coat of arms and commemorative reverse inscription marking the war years.
Diameter approx.: 32.04 mm
2. Bulgaria – Commemorative Medal of the 1923–1944 Period
Issued to commemorate participation in political and military actions during the Kingdom of Bulgaria era. The obverse shows revolutionary and historical imagery with Bulgarian Cyrillic inscriptions referencing the 9 June 1923 events and subsequent period.
Diameter approx.: 28.88 mm
3. Serbia / Kingdom of Yugoslavia – Medal for Military Merit
Awarded for distinguished military service and merit. The medal features Serbian heraldic imagery and royal symbolism. This decoration continued from the Kingdom of Serbia into the Kingdom of Yugoslavia period.
Diameter approx.: 32.90 mm
Condition:
The set is in good overall historical condition showing age and period wear.
• Bulgaria WWI medal retains strong gilt finish; ribbon appears period but possibly replaced or later remounted
• Bulgarian 1923–1944 medal shows wear with partial loss of silvered finish on reverse
• Serbian/Yugoslav medal shows surface wear and patina consistent with age
• Ribbons show age, handling wear and storage marks
• Please refer to photographs for full condition details
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This set represents three important Balkan military and political decorations spanning major historical periods including World War I and the interwar Kingdom era. Such groupings provide excellent insight into the military and political history of Southeastern Europe and remain collectible among militaria and Balkan history collectors.
Summary:
Original and historically interesting group of three Balkan medals representing Bulgaria and Serbia / Yugoslavia military and commemorative awards. A desirable collector lot covering WWI and interwar period decorations.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures