Silver Military Merit Medal, Type I

SKU: 02.BAV.0115.102.01

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Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    October 30, 1794

Physical Description


A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears the bust of Prince Elector Carl Theodor with the inscription “CARL. THEOD. PF. B. RH. H. I. B. CHVR FURST”. The reverse bears the image of a crowned Bavarian lion with a shield and sword, encompassed by the inscription “DER TAPFERKEIT” (for bravery). On a loop for suspension with a black, white and light blue striped ribbon.

History


The Military Merit Medal was established by Karl Theodor, Prince Elector, Count Palatine, and Duke of Bavaria to recognise brave and extraordinary acts by members of the Bavarian Military.

The medal was the highest possible award for Non-Commissioned personnel in the Bavarian Military. It could be awarded to entire companies, squadrons, commanders, and volunteers.

If individuals already possessed the Gold Military Merit Medal they were awarded a gift of money. Recipients of the medals were granted allowances; recipients of the gold medal received a whole month's salary and recipients of the silver medal received a half month's salary.

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  • Price

    $5,000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: CARL. THEOD. PF. B. RH. H. I. B. CHVR FURST Rev: DER TAPFERKEIT

  • Size

    34mm

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