Peninsula Medal for NCOs and EMs, Type I (unmarked)

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SKU: 02.BRU.0107.102.01.001

Estimated market value:

$1,000 USD

  • Peninsula Medal for NCOs and EMs, Type I (unmarked) Obverse & Reverse

Estimated market value:

$1,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: C C Rev: PENINSULA
  • Size
    34mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is not stamped.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Peninsula Medal for NCOs and EMs, Type I (unmarked) is attributed to “Histoire, Costumes, Decorations de tous Les Ordres De Chevalerie et Marques D’Honneur” by Par Auguste Wahlen, published 1844. It is in the public domain in all countries where the copyright is the author’s term of life plus 70 years.

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal constructed of bronze. The obverse bears a variety of war trophies and a shield with the mirrored monogram "C". There are laurel branches in the background. The reverse centre bears the inscription "PENINSULA" encompassed by a wreath of laurel and oak. On a loop for suspension, on a red ribbon.

History


The Peninsula Medal, Type I was established by Duke Carl II on October 30, 1824. The Peninsula Medal for NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) and EMs (Enlisted Men) was conferred upon those who served with the British in the Peninsular War. The Type I medal features the cipher "C".

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