Montenegro, Kingdom. A 1920 Commemorative Victory Medal

A very scarce hollow commemorative medal in silver gilt, consisting of a central figure of the double-headed eagle with an enameled red Montenegrin shield on its chest, surrounded by an enameled green, red, blue and white laurel wreath, with inscription in original language on the top, encompassing by two crossed swords also in silver gilt, mirrored design, reverse dated 21 XII 1918, measuring 34.61 mm (w) x 44.32 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball), suspended by an original green triangular ribbon with hook and eye, presenting tarnished silver along the badge, fine.

Footnote: This medal was conferred upon participants of the "Christmas Mutiny" in 1918, the armed uprising against the unification with Serbia. This medal may also be referred to as the "Commemorative Victory Medal", the "Jubilee of Victory", or the "Triumph Jubilee Medal". Approximately 2000 issued.