ORIGINAL VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH — BALKAN WARS ERA, c. 1912–1913
A fascinating original photographic print depicting a group of Greek military officers and personnel in the field, photographed during the era of the Balkan Wars (1912–1913).
The photograph shows approximately ten uniformed men gathered in a rugged mountainous/rocky landscape, with field equipment and an optical/surveying instrument visible at the right. The relaxed arrangement of the men provides an unusually personal glimpse into the everyday life of Greek military personnel during this important period of Greek history.
The central figure has been identified as Ioannis Moutzouridis (1879–1935), then an officer in the Greek Artillery and later a Colonel, Member of Parliament for Argolida–Corinthia, and Minister of the Interior.
ITEM DETAILS
Date: c. 1912–1913
Historical period: Balkan Wars
Country: Greece
Subject: Greek military officers/personnel in the field
Photograph: Original vintage photographic print
Approx. size: 17.5 × 12.5 cm / 6.9 × 4.9 inches
Composition: Full-frame image, preserving the complete original scene
Condition: Very good considering its age
Age-related wear: Creasing and a small tear/damage along the upper-left edge, consistent with the age and handling of the photograph
Watermark: The watermark visible in the listing photographs is part of the seller’s scan/photo presentation and is not printed on the original photograph.
The photograph offers a rare visual record of Greek military personnel during the Balkan Wars era and would make an interesting addition to a specialized militaria or historical photography collection.
The actual vintage photograph shown in the listing is the item offered for sale.
Please study all photographs carefully for condition and details.
