Date Issued: 1750 Reason Issued: To commemorate the construction of the hospital for military invalids in Vienna in 1750 Classes or Types: Two classes, silver, and bronze Interesting Facts: This medal was also issued as a table medal. Hallmarks: None Known Design: A round medal with a
Read more →Introduction: The Golden Jubilee Flag Medal for the 13th Royal Bavarian Infantry Regiment (Goldene Jubiläums Fahnenmedaille für das Koniglich Bayerische Infanterieregiment13) was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph’s appointment as Inhaber (Proprietor) of the 13th Royal Bavarian Infantry Regiment. Date Issued: May 15,
Read more →Introduction: The peace of Aachen Commemoration Medal (Freiden von Aachen Erinnerung Medaille) was issued to commemorate the end of the War of Austrian Succession. The treaty was eventually signed by eight entities: Great Britain, France, the Dutch Republic, Spain, Austria, Sardinia, Genoa, and the Dutchy of Modena.
Read more →Introduction: This insignia: The Commemorative Insignia of the Field-Marshall Archduke Albrecht (Erinnerungszeichen an Feldmarschall Erzherzog Albrecht) is not strictly speaking a medal or a decoration but rather a commemorative of the service of Archduke Albrecht. However, because of its importance I am including it in this blog
Read more →Introduction: The Maria Theresia Honor Medal (Maria Theresia Gnadenmedaille) was founded in 1754 to honor those who provided especially meritorious service in support of the Empress. Date Issued: 1754 –1765 Reason Issued: As a reward for especially meritorious service in support of the Empress Classes or Types:
Read more →Introduction: The Commemoration Medal for the Royal Prussian Guard Grenadier Regiment No.2 (Eerinnerungsmedaille für das Koniglich Preußische Gardegrenadiere Regiment Nummer 2) was issued to Commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph’s appointment as Inhaber (Proprietor) of the Royal Prussian Emperor Franz Grenadier Guard Regiment Number 2
Read more →Introduction: This medal, the Franz I Honor Medal, (Franz I Gnadenmedaille) was issued from 1745-1765 as a reward for special merit in support of the emperor and his dynastic goals. Date Issued: 1745-1765 Reason Issued: As a reward for especially meritorious service to the emperor. Classes or
Read more →Introduction: This medal: the Golden Jubilee Flag Medal for the Royal Prussian Guard Grenadier Regiment No.2 (Goldene Jubiläums Fahnenmedaille für das Koniglich Preußische Gardegrenadiere Regiment Nummer 2) was issued to Commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph’s appointment as Inhaber (Proprietor) of the Royal Prussian Emperor
Read more →Introduction: This medal: Proprietors Jubilee Medal for the Russian Kexholm Lifeguard Regiment (Inhaber Jubiläumsmedaille für das Russischen Kexholm’sche Leibgardregiment) was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph’s command of the Russian Kexholm Lifeguard Regiment as its Inhaber (Proprietor) Date Issued: December 28, 1898 Reason
Read more →Introduction: The reason for issuing the Maria Theresia Honor Medal (Maria Theresia Gnadenmedaille) was to reward for especially meritorious service to the Empress Date Issued: 1740 –1754 Reason Issued: As a reward for especially meritorious service to the Empress. Classes or Types: Three classes with three subdivisions
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