Hohenzollern medal for the war 1848-1849 (for veterans) 1851 front Hohenzollern medal for the war 1848-1849 (for veterans) 1851 back
Hohenzollern medal for the war 1848-1849 (for veterans) 1851 photo
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Hohenzollern medal for the war 1848-1849 for veterans

1851 year
Bronze 14.6 g 30 mm
Description
Location
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV) (1840-1861)
Type
Award medals › Military awards
Year
1851
Composition
Bronze
Weight
14.6 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#350713
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: VOM FELS ZUM MEER

Edge

Plain

Comment

Medal established on August 23, 1851 by King Frederick Wilhelm IV.
It was given to participants of wars from 1848-1849, who at that time served at least 14 days in the branches of the Kingdom of Prussia and took part in at least one skirmish.