Original 1913 issue, bronze cross with ribbon – Serbian Balkan Wars campaign decoration
Key Information:
Country: Kingdom of Serbia
Medal: Commemorative Cross of the Second Balkan War (Serbo-Bulgarian War)
Year: 1913 (engraved on reverse)
Dimensions: Approx. 44.75 mm x 41.32 mm
Suspension: Original red ribbon with black edge stripes
Material: Bronze
Medal Design:
Bronze cross pattée with a circular center.
Obverse: Cypher of King Peter I (П I) beneath a royal crown.
Reverse: Inscription “1913.”
Condition:
Medal with dark bronze patina and light wear consistent with age.
Details remain sharp, cypher and date are clear.
Ribbon shows wear, minor fraying, and some staining (see photos).
Suspension ring and mount are intact.
Please review high-resolution images for exact condition.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
Issued to Serbian soldiers and participants of the Second Balkan War (June–August 1913), where Serbia, Greece, and Romania fought against Bulgaria.
King Peter I established the medal to commemorate victory and service.
An authentic piece from the Balkan Wars era, important in both Serbian and wider Balkan military history.
Highly collectible due to its direct connection with pre-WWI events and Serbia’s struggle for territorial consolidation.
Summary:
Original Serbian Commemorative Cross of the 2nd Balkan War, 1913, with ribbon. A scarce and historically important medal for collectors of Balkan Wars, WWI, and early 20th-century European militaria.