Campaign Medal, 1814

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SKU: 02.SXM.0102.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

  • Campaign Medal, 1814 Reverse
  • Campaign Medal, 1814 Obverse

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: LOUISE ELEONORE V.H.Z.S.O.V U.L.R. DEM VERTHEIDIGER DES VATERLANDES 1814
  • Size
    30mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Campaign Medal, 1814 is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 50, July 14, 2012. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A50_097_128.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver. The obverse features the arched inscription ‘LOUISE ELEONORE V.H.Z.S.O.V.U.L.R.’ (Verwitwete Herzogin zu Sachsen Ober-Vormünderin und Landes-Regentin, Widowed Duchess of Saxony Legal Guardian and state regent) at the top and the inscription ‘DEM VERTHEIDIGER DES VATERLANDES 1814’ (‘to the defender of the fatherland’) in the centre. The reverse features a Maltese cross surrounded by an oak leaf wreath that is tied at the bottom. On a loop for suspension, on a white ribbon with three broad green stripes.

History


The Campaign Medal was instituted in October 1814 by Duchess Louise Leonore, who was the mother of the reigning duke. The medal was conferred upon military personnel who participated in the Campaign of 1814/1815 against Napoleon.

The obverse of the medal features an inscription which translates to “To the defender of the fatherland”. The reverse of the medal features a Maltese Cross surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves.

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