Military Merit Medal, Type II, in Silver

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SKU: 02.PRU.0107.104.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,650 USD

Estimated market value:

$1,650 USD

Attributes

Country

Germany
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: FWR III Rev: VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT
Size

39mm
Image Licensing

The image of the Military Merit Medal, Type II, in Silver is a scanned image from "Das Militär-Ehrenzeichen" by Louis Schneider. The book was published in 1868, and falls within the public domain in Canada {{PD-Canada- anon}} and the United States {{PD-1923}}. It is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author’s life plus 70 years or less. The image can be found at: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Militair-Ehrenzeichen_Medaillen_I.jpg

Physical Description and Item Details

23 grams.

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 awarded to common soldiers.

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