Greek Navy Flagship Georgios Averof Hydra-Class Battleship Balkan Wars Postcard For Sale

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The armored cruiser Georgios Averof became one of the most famous warships in Greek naval history, serving as the flagship that secured Greek dominance in the Aegean Sea during the Balkan Wars. Her victories at the naval battles of Elli and Lemnos are considered pivotal moments in modern Greek history. The presence of one of the older Hydra-class warships alongside her makes this a particularly desirable and historic maritime image.

The postcard is unused and features a divided-back \"Carte Postale\" format.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with minor handling wear from age. Please examine the photographs carefully for exact condition.

Approximate Date:
1912-1913 (Balkan Wars period)

Features:

• Original real photo postcard (RPPC)
• Royal Hellenic Navy flagship Georgios Averof
• Hydra-class ironclad/predreadnought battleship
• Anchored off Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece
• Historic Balkan Wars naval scene
• Unused divided-back postcard
• Excellent maritime and military collectible

Keywords:
Georgios Averof, Averof, Royal Hellenic Navy, Hellenic Navy, Greek Navy, Balkan Wars, Mytilene, Lesbos, Lesvos, Hydra Class, Battleship, Ironclad, Predreadnought, Aegean Sea, Naval History, Maritime, Warship, RPPC, Real Photo Postcard, Greece Military, Antique Postcard, WWI Era, Greek Naval History, Military Photography, Historic Warship.

Shipping:
Ships every day, including Saturdays. Combined shipping available on multiple purchases.

Collector\'s Note:
The Georgios Averof survives today as a museum ship in Greece and is one of the few armored cruisers preserved anywhere in the world, making photographs of her active service during the Balkan Wars highly collectible.

Please carefully review all images as they are part of the description.

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