Military Merit Medal, Type I, in Silver

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  • Military Merit Medal, Type I, in Silver Obverse
  • Military Merit Medal, Type I, in Silver Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    June 14, 1793
  • remarks
    The "L" stamp is for Daniel Friedrich Loos.

History


The Military Merit Medal was established by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. It was conferred upon non-commissioned officers and soldiers who had rendered distinguished service within campaigns.

The foundation of the medal was closely tied to the French Revolution and the war against Napoleon, as in both events the role of the common soldier became more important.

The medal could be stripped from a recipient for cowardice, desertion, or theft.

The Silver Medal was conferred upon common soldiers.

More than 400 medals were awarded from 1806 to 1807.

These medals are amongst the rarest of Prussian awards.

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  • Price

    $1,650 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: FWR II 1793 Rev: VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT

  • Size

    39mm

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