Introduction: This medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I and as a reward for those persons regardless of rank serving in the armed forces or constabulary that met the award requirements. In this blog I will complete the
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Introduction: This medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I and as a reward for those persons regardless of rank serving in the armed forces or constabulary that met the award requirements. In this, Part II blog regarding this
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This award was founded by King Maximilian II on June 10, 1849 as a commemorative medal for “the soldiers, non-commissioned Officers, Officers, Staff Officers, Generals, and military officials of the Army Divisions in the Palatinate (Pfalz) in the Year 1849 for their loyalty to their duty which
Read more →Introduction: This medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I and as a reward for those persons regardless of rank serving in the armed forces or constabulary that met the award requirements. Reason Issued: To commemorate the 50th anniversary
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Introduction: The Emperor Maximilian II Golden Grace Medal (Kaiser Maximillian II Goldener Gnadenpfenning) was apparently issued as a reward for special merit in support of the emperor and his dynastic goals. Reason Issued: If the reason for issuing later medals which were similar to this medal can
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Introduction: This medal was issued to military and civil servants of both genders who had served at court, the emperor’s residences or the national theater between December 2, 1848 and December 2, 1898. The medal was coined in gold, silver and bronze Date Issued: November 21,
Read more →Introduction: This medal was issued to military and civil servants of both genders who had served at court, the emperor’s residences or the national theater between December 2, 1848 and December 2, 1898. The medal was coined in gold, silver and bronze Date Issued: November 21, 1898
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It is interesting to discover the history behind the bestowal of an award whenever possible. Regarding the awards of German States this is not always possible, as most awards were not impressed nor engraved with the name of the recipient. However, documentation will sometimes lead to a
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Introduction: The Archduke Ferdinand of Tyrol Golden Grace Medal was apparently issued as a reward for special merit in support of the emperor and his dynastic goals. Date Issued: 1562 Reason Issued: If the reason for issuing later medals which were similar to this medal can be
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Introduction: The South Sea Commemorative Medal of the Ram-Cruiser Empress Elisabeth 1892/93 (Seereise-denkmünze des Rammkreuzer Kaiserin Elisabeth 1892/93) was issued in 1893 to the participants in the voyage to the East Indies, China, Japan, Australia and the South Sea islands of the Ram-Cruiser Empress Elisabeth which took
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