Banjica - Belgrade / Serbia: King Peter I Regiment Flags Inauguration (Vintage PC 1911)

serbia vintage postcard showing the solemn inauguration and consecration of new regiment flags (освећење нових застава / l'inauguration des drapeaux nouveaux) by the serbian army at the banjica field (banjičko polje) near belgrade.
the ceremony took place on june 26, 1911 (july 9 according to the gregorian calendar). the image features king peter i karadjordjevic standing on the left side in a light cap and dark uniform, alongside an orthodox priest blessing the banners shortly before the balkan wars.
publisher: knjizara rajkovica i cukovica, beograd (издање књижаре рајковића и ћуковића, београд). 

postally unused 

size: ~ 9 x 14 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

condition: very good....please also refer to scans which show complete front and backside of postcard

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