Commemorative War Medal, 1813-1815, for Combatants (1815, squared arms version)

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SKU: 02.PRU.0118.101.01.003

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

  • Commemorative War Medal, 1813-1815, for Combatants (1815, squared arms version) Obverse

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: FW PREUSSENS TAPFERN KRIEGERN GOTT WAR MIT UNS, IHM SEY DIE EHRE Rev: 1815 Rim: AUS EROBERTEM GESCHÜTZ
  • Size
    29mm

History


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If a recipient was expelled from their position as a soldier, the commemorative medal had to be withdrawn and sent back to the general order commission.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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