War Merit Medal, 1870

SKU: 02.SBS.0111.101.01

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Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    November 13, 1870
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Ehrenmedaille für Kriegsverdienst 1870’.

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver. The obverse features the inscription ‘VERDIENST IM KRIEGE’ (‘merit in war’), surrounded by a wreath of laurel that is tied by a ribbon at the bottom. The reverse features the crowned and intertwined monogram ‘GFC’, with the date ‘1870’ at the bottom. On a loop for suspension, on a yellow ribbon with a blue centre stripe and blue side stripes.

History


The War Merit Medal was founded by Prince Günther Carl II of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen to reward the non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the 3rd Battalion of the 7th Thuringian Infantry Regiment No. 71 who rendered exceptional service during the war against France.

The medal was created in collaboration with Prince Georg of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. Prince Georg awarded an almost identical War Merit Medal with a different obverse monogram to be awarded in Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.

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  • Price

    $800 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VERDIENST IM KRIEGE Rev: GFC 1870

  • Size

    39mm

  • Maker

    J. Godet & Sohn, Berlin

  • Version Remarks

    83 were produced.

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