Archduke Carl Medal for the Victory Near Stockach

Introduction: This medal, The Archduke Carl Medal for the Victory Near Stockach (Erzherzog Carl Medaille auf den Sieg bei Stockach) was authorized to commemorate the first Battle of Stockach between the Austrian and French armies which occurred on March 25, 1799, as part of the Wars of the Second Coalition.

Date Issued: 1799

Reason Issued: To reward those who took part in the victory over France near Stockach

Classes or Types: One

Interesting Facts:

· Issued by Archduke Charles Duke of Teschen to commemorate the first Battle of Stockach between the Austrian and French armies which occurred on March 25, 1799, as part of the Wars of the Second Coalition.

· Also issued as a table medal

Hallmarks: None Known

Design: A round medal with a raised rim and an attached loop eye

Obverse: Inside a raised rim is the bust of Archduke Charles von Teschen facing to the viewers left and wearing classic roman helmet with plume. Around the bust is inscribed CAROLVUS ARCHID AVST. Translation: Charles Archduke Austria. Below the bust is the name of the medalist: Baldenbach.

Reverse: A plain field with a raised rim is an image of a monument decorated with a trophy of arms consisting of swords, spears and a shield on which an owl is perched. At the top of the monument stands victory holding a wreath and a palm frond. On the monument is an inscription in three lines: IX / CAL APRIL / MDCCXCIX. Translation: 9, April 1799 Around the edge of the medal is inscribed VIRTVTE CONSILIO. Translation: by virtue of the plan.

Weight: 26.7 grams

Size: 48.4 mm in diameter

Type of Material: 900 fine silver

Variations: None known

Designer: Peter Baldenbach

Manufacturer: Unknown

Number Issued: Unknown

Case: Unknown

Ribbon: Unknown

Attachments: None

Miniature: None known

 

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By richard lussier on April 23, 2025   /   Austro-Hungarian   /   Leave a comment