History / Summary

This Bravery Medal (commonly known as 'Milosh Obilich Medal') was founded on 12 July 1913 by King Peter I, and was initially awarded for acts of conspicuous personal bravery, or for personal bravery in the field during the short war of 1913 against Bulgaria. The Medal had two classes, in gold and silver. The award of the medal continued during both the First and Second World Wars to both to national and allied military personnel. Milosh Obilich was a medieval Serbian knight who was considered the epitome of bravery and honesty. He was killed in 1389 at the Battle of Kosovo by the Turkish army for having stabbed Sultan Murad I to death. Obilich was held to personify the fearless, heroic Serbian warrior, ready to sacrifice his own life in face of threatening defeat.

Unresearched from a batch of single medals we found tucked away in a corner of the shop. Best of luck and feel free to check out our other $1 start military auctions - happy to combine postage for multiple lots purchased.