Figure 1: Commemoration Medal for the Officers of the Prague Encampment. Image from the author’s archive.
Introduction: This medal, The Commemoration Medal for the Officers of the Prague Encampment (Ehrenmedaille für die Offiziere des Prager Truppenlagers) was authorized to honor the officers of the Bohemian Legion when the emperor visited on the occasion of their demobilization in 1804.
Date Issued: 1804
Reason Issued: To honor the officers of the Bohemian Legion when the emperor visited on the occasion of their demobilization in 1804
Classes or Types: One
Interesting Facts: This medal was issued as a wearable medal and as a table medal.
Hallmarks: None known
Design: A round medal with a raised rim and an eye attached to the top through which the ribbon passes.
Figure 2: Commemoration Medal for the Officers of the Prague Encampment, obverse. Image from the author’s archive.
Obverse: A bust of Emperor Franz facing the viewers’ right and the inscription FRANZ . II. ROM. KAI. KON. ZU. HUN. UND. BOH. ERZH.ZU.OEST. Translation: Franz II Roman Emperor, King of Hungary and Bohemia, Archduke of Austria.
Figure 3: Commemoration Medal for the Officers of the Prague Encampment, reverse. Image from the author’s archive.
Reverse: A depiction of Emperor Franz II on horseback reviewing the troops on parade. Around the upper half of the medal is inscribed: IM FREIDEN MILD ZUM KAMPFE STETS GERUSTET. Translation: Always armed and ready to fight. Below the image in three lines is inscribed: UIBUNGSLAGER / BEI PRAG. /1804. Translation: Training camp near Prague, 1804.
Weight: 14.3 grams
Size: 39.5 mm in diameter
Type of Material: Gilded silver
Variations: None known
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Prague Mint
Number Issued: Unknown
Figure 4: Commemoration Medal for the Officers of the Prague Encampment, ribbon. Image from the author’s archive.
Ribbon: Half white and half red
Attachments: None known
Miniature: None know
I hope you enjoyed this blog. Until next time, I hope you find joy in our shared interest.
Rick
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