Figure 1: Flag Consecration of the Private Defense Corps in Mariasch Commemoration Medal. Image from the author’s archive
Introduction: This medal, the Flag Consecration of the Private Defense Corps in Mariasch Commemoration Medal (Fahnenweihe des Privaten Schutzenkorps in Mariaschein Gedenkmedaille) was issued to commemorate the flag consecration of the Marisch Defense Corps on September 15, 1872.
Date Issued: September 1872
Reason Issued: To commemorate the flag consecration of the Marisch Defense Corps on September 15, 1872
Classes or Types: One
Interesting Facts: None known
Hallmarks: None known
Design: A round medal with a flat round attached eye and a raised rim
Figure 2: Flag Consecration of the Private Defense Corps in Mariasch Commemoration Medal, obverse. Image from the author’s archive
Obverse: Inside the raised rim decorated with a fine beaded line, in the center of the medal is a circle created by a fine raised line. Inside the circle is the imperial coat of arms. Between the edge of the medal and the center circle is an inscription that starts and ends near the six o’clock position which reads MIT GOTT FUR KAISER UND VATERLAND. Translation: With God for the emperor and the fatherland. Separating the beginning and ending of the inscription at the six o’clock position is a star.
Reverse: Inside a raised rim is an eight-line inscription with the first line curved to conform to the curve of the medal. The inscription reads: FAHNEWEIHE / DES / K: K: PRIV / SCHUTZEN CORPS / ZU / MARIASCHEIN / AM 15. SEPT. / 1872. Translation: Flag consecration of the Imperial and Royal Private Defense Corps in Mariasch on 15 September 1872.
Weight: Unknown
Size: 27 mm in diameter
Type of Material: Brass
Variations: None known
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Number Issued: Unknown
Case: Unknown
Ribbon: Unknown
Attachments: None
Miniature: None known
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