Gold Military Merit Medal, Type III

SKU: 02.BAV.0115.301.01

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  • Gold Military Merit Medal, Type III Obverse
  • Gold Military Merit Medal, Type III Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    October 30, 1794
  • remarks
    There are examples stamped with "LOSCH" or unstamped.

Physical Description


A circular medal constructed of gold. The obverse bears the bust of Maximilian Joseph with the inscription "MAXIMILIAN IOSEPH KÖNIG VON BAYERN". The reverse bears a crowned Bavarian lion with a sword and shield, with 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.

The medal was renewed after Elector Max IV took office. It was awarded during the wars of 1800 and 1805.

The medal was renewed again after Elector Max IV accepted the royal dignity, becoming Maximilian Joseph, King of Bavaria. The Type III medal bore the inscription of the new royal dignity.

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Versions

  • Price

    $2,700 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: MAXIMILIAN IOSEPH KÖNIG VON BAYERN Rev: DER TAPFERKEIT

  • Size

    33.5mm

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