Physical Description

A smooth oval medal with a raised border, constructed of silver. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Duke Carl Anton in uniform with a Pour le Mérite, with the circular inscription ‘FÜRST CARL ANTON VON HOHENZOLLERN’. Over his right shoulder is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘SZIRMAI’. The reverse features a wreath made up of oak leaves on the left and laurel on the right, tied at the bottom by a ribbon, with the inscription ‘1811 7 SEPTEMBER 1911’ in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a black ribbon with broad silver side stripes and a narrow silver centre stripe. The loop is stamped ‘21’.

History

The Carl Anton Commemorative Medal was instituted by Prince Wilhelm of Hohenzollern on September 7, 1911, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his grandfather Prince Carl Anton’s birthday.

The Silver Medal was conferred upon high-ranking officials, clergymen, and individuals with connections to the princes. It was also conferred upon officers from Hohenzollern, as well as commanders of the 26th and 40th regiments, as Carl Anton had led these battalions in his lifetime.