Military Merit Medal in Gold

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SKU: 02.BRU.0108.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$5,000 USD

  • Military Merit Medal in Gold Obverse
  • Military Merit Medal in Gold Reverse

Estimated market value:

$5,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: CARL HERZOG ZU BRAUNSCHWEIG Rev: FÜR MILITÄR VERDIENSTE 1815
  • Size
    33mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Merit Medal in Gold is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 50, July 14, 2012. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A50_033_064.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal constructed of gold. The obverse bears the bust of Duke Carl II encompassed by the inscription "CARL HERZOG ZU BRAUNSCHWEIG". The reverse bears the inscription "FÜR MILITÄR VERDIENSTE 1815" (for military merit) encompassed by a wreath of laurel and oak. On a loop for suspension, on a light blue ribbon with white stripes.

History


The Military Merit Medal was likely instituted in 1827 by Duke Carl II of Brunswick. However, some sources claim that the medal was established earlier in the 1820s. The Military Merit Medal was conferred upon individuals who demonstrated military merit in 1815, the last year of the Napoleonic Wars. The Military Merit Medal was conferred in Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

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