Military Merit Medal in Gold

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SKU: 02.BAM.0101.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2,500 USD

  • Military Merit Medal in Gold Obverse
  • Military Merit Medal in Gold Reverse

Estimated market value:

$2,500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Rev: LOHN DER TAPFER=KEIT.
  • Size
    36mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Military Merit Medal in Gold is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 17, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_033_064.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal constructed of gold. The obverse bears the image of a brick cenotaph with the Bamberg coat of arms. The top of the cenotaph holds the cipher "CF" within a wreath. The sides of the monument are flanked with flagstaffs. The reverse bears the "LOHN DER TAPFER=KEIT" (reward of bravery) encompassed by a wreath of laurel with a ribbon at the bottom. On a loop for suspension on a red ribbon.

History


The Military Merit Medal was founded by Christoph Franz von Buseck, the Prince Bishop of Bamberg, on January 7, 1797. The medal was conferred in recognition of meritorious military service.

The Gold Medal was awarded to Officers.

The Silver Medal was intended for Non-Commissioned Officers and soldiers of the Bamberg contingent.

This medal is extremely rare.

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