General Military Merit Medal

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.HAN.0103.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$175 USD

  • General Military Merit Medal Obverse
  • General Military Merit Medal Reverse
  • General Military Merit Medal Rim

Estimated market value:

$175 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: EAR Rev: KRIEGER VERDIENST Rim: [RECIPIENT'S NAME]
  • Size
    25mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears the crowned monogram of King Ernst August of Hannover. The reverse bears the inscription "KRIEGER VERDIENST" (warrior's merit), encompassed by a laurel wreath. The name of the recipient of the medal is engraved on the rim. On a loop for suspension.

History


The General Military Merit Medal was established by King Ernst August of Hannover on June 5, 1841. The medal was conferred upon Non-Commissioned Officers and soldiers for meritorious military service.

Approximately 7,000 medals were awarded.

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