Peninsula Medal for Officers, Type II

SKU: 02.BRU.0107.201.01

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  • Peninsula Medal for Officers, Type II (by F. Streuber) Obverse
  • Peninsula Medal for Officers, Type II (by F. Streuber) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    October 30, 1824

Physical Description


A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears a variety of war trophies and a shield with the monogram "W". 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. The medal was manufactured by both Brasseux Freres and F. Streuber.

History


The Peninsula Medal was established by Duke Carl II on October 30, 1824. The Type II Peninsula Medal was established in 1833 by Duke Wilhelm von Braunschweig. The Type II Peninsula Medal for Officers was conferred upon Officers who served with the British in the Peninsular War. The Type II Medal was conferred upon individuals who had not been eligible to receive the Type I awards. Type II features the cipher “W”.

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Versions

  • Price

    $2,100 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: W Rev: PENINSULA

  • Size

    34mm

  • Maker

    Brasseux Freres

  • Version Remarks

    This version is stamped "Brasseux Freres".

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  • Price

    $600 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: W Rev: PENINSULA

  • Size

    34mm

  • Maker

    F. Streuber, Braunschweig

  • Version Remarks

    This version is stamped "F. Streuber".

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