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

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SKU: 02.BRU.0107.201.01.001

Estimated market value:

$600 USD

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

Estimated market value:

$600 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    F. Streuber, Braunschweig
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: W Rev: PENINSULA
  • Size
    34mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is stamped "F. Streuber".
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Peninsula Medal for Officers, Type II (by F. Streuber) 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 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. This version is stamped "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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