Peninsula Medal for Officers, Type I (by Brasseux Freres)

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SKU: 02.BRU.0107.101.01.002

Estimated market value:

$600 USD

  • Peninsula Medal for Officers, Type I (by Brasseux Freres) Obverse
  • Peninsula Medal for Officers, Type I (by Brasseux Freres) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$600 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Brasseux Freres
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: C C Rev: PENINSULA
  • Size
    34mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was produced by Brasseux Freres.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Peninsula Medal for Officers, Type I (by Brasseux Freres) 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_001_032.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal constructed of silver. 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 Officers was conferred upon Officers who served with the British in the Peninsular War. The Type I medal features the cipher "C".

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