*Serbian, Medal For Zeal, 1913 – Gold Class*
In bronze gilt measuring 32mm. First type of this medal, introduced in 1913 during The Balkan Wars. Design was subsequently changed in favour of larger medal with altered design.
The Medal “For Zealous Service” was instituted on April 19 (May 1), 1913, in two classes, as Gold and Silver, during the First Balkan War as an award for privates, sergeants, officers and civilians for zealous service both in and for the Serbian Army, as well as for servicemen of the allied armies. Awards continued throughout the First World War and beyond. After the Second World War and the creation of the second Yugoslavia, all decorations of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia were abolished, including the Medal for Zealous Service. The author of the design is thought to be sculptor Djordje Jovanovic.
On the front side of the medal there is an inscription “FOR ZEALOUS SERVICE”, surrounded by an open wreath. At the bottom there is a central shield from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Serbia. On the back there is a double-headed eagle from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Serbia. The material of manufacture is bronze. The ribbon of the medal would be triangular and blue.
*Condition*
Good used condition. There is no ribbon. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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