1917 Greek Historical Document – Athens Garrison – National Schism – Julian Kontarakos Signed – Royalist Arrest Order
Rare Original Greek Historical Document – Athens, 17 August 1917
A fascinating and historically significant original document dating from 17 August 1917, during one of the most turbulent periods of modern Greek history: the National Schism (Εθνικός Διχασμός).
Issued by the Athens Garrison (Φρουραρχείο Αθηνών) shortly after the political and military changes of 1917, this document concerns the prosecution and detention of individuals associated with the royalist side during the intense political conflict between the supporters of Eleftherios Venizelos and King Constantine I.
The document refers specifically to:
Ioannis Moutzouridis, associated with the royalist Reservists (Epistratoi).
Iason Papadopoulos, a lieutenant in the Royal Hellenic Navy.
The charges relate to events that took place in Athens during March, April and May 1916, a period marked by political confrontation, espionage, military tensions and conflict between the opposing factions.
A particularly important feature of this document is that it is signed by Julian Kontarakos (Ιουλιανός Κονταράτος), adding significant historical and collecting interest.
Kontarakos was a Greek military officer associated with the revolutionary/venizelist military movement and the events surrounding the National Defence movement during the Balkan Wars and First World War period.
The document therefore offers a direct connection between an original 1917 military/legal record and one of the officers involved in the turbulent political and military events of the era.
The year 1917 marked a decisive stage in the Greek National Schism. Eleftherios Venizelos returned to Athens and formed a government, while King Constantine I was forced to leave Greece.
The Athens Garrison subsequently played an important role in maintaining military and political control in the capital and in dealing with individuals suspected of involvement with the royalist movement.
This original document provides a rare glimpse into the administrative and judicial measures taken during this period.
An excellent item for:
Greek history collectors
World War I collectors
National Schism / Εθνικός Διχασμός researchers
Military history enthusiasts
Greek political history collections
Collectors of signed historical documents
Ephemera and archival-document collectors
Museums, archives and academic research
Date: 17 August 1917
Place: Athens, Greece
Institution: Athens Garrison (Φρουραρχείο Αθηνών)
Historical period: National Schism / First World War
Language: Greek
Notable feature: Signed by Julian Kontarakos (Ιουλιανός Κονταράτος)
Please examine the photographs carefully for the document’s condition, handwritten annotations, stamps, signatures and other historical details. This is an original historical document, not a modern reproduction.
A fascinating and uncommon survivor from the political and military history of Greece during the First World War.
