Original Serbian Military Decoration – Balkan Wars 1912 Campaign Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Serbia
• Award: War Medal 1912 (Balkan Wars)
• Period: Kingdom of Serbia
• Material: Bronze
• Diameter approx.: 35.88 mm
• Authentic historical military decoration
Medal Design:
The obverse features the Serbian double-headed eagle with national shield at center. Surrounding laurel branches display the names of key battle locations from the Balkan Wars, inscribed in Cyrillic script.
The reverse displays military equipment including an artillery cannon beneath a radiant sun motif with the date 1912, representing the beginning of the Balkan War campaign. The inscription reads:
"ОСВЕЋЕНО КОСОВО"
Translated to English: "Avenged Kosovo"
Historical Significance:
The Serbia War Medal 1912 was awarded to military personnel who participated in the Balkan Wars. These conflicts were fought by Balkan states against the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in reshaping Southeastern Europe prior to World War I.
The medal commemorates Serbian military achievements and holds strong historical and national symbolism.
Condition:
The medal shows visible surface wear consistent with age and service use.
The original bronze patina appears to have been largely reduced, likely due to past cleaning or polishing. Small areas of original bronze toning remain visible in places.
The medal retains strong detail and clear design features. 
Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Authenticity:
Guaranteed original period medal.