Commemorative War Medal, 1813-1815, for Combatants (1814, rounded arms version)
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SKU: 02.PRU.0118.101.01.005
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A round bronze medal, the obverse centre presenting the crowned monogram FW (Friedrich Wilhelm), with the inscription PREUßENS TAPFERN KRIEGERN, bordered by the inscription GOTT WAR MIT UNS, IHM SEY DIE EHRE, the reverse shows the Iron Cross with rays between the arms, with the dates 1813 1814 at the centre, bordered by a wreath of laurels and oak leaves, the rim presents the engraving AUS EROBERTEM GESCHÜTZ, measuring 29.10 mm in diameter, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.
The Commemorative War Medal, 1813-1815 was founded by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. It was awarded to individuals who participated in the Liberation Wars against Napoleon and remained true to their duties for the duration of the conflict.
The Medal for Combatants was manufactured in both Paris and Berlin. The medals that were manufactured in Paris feature rounded cross arms on the reverse, and the medals that were manufactured in Berlin feature squared off cross arms on the reverse.
If a recipient was expelled from their position as a soldier, the commemorative medal had to be withdrawn and sent back to the general order commission. Following the death of a recipient, the medals were stored in parishs. If a medal was lost during an exercise of service, it was replaced.
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