Figure 1: Golden Flag Medal for the Latour Dragoon Regiment. Image from the Author’s archive.
Introduction: This medal, the Golden Flag Medal for the Latour Dragoon Regiment (Goldene Fahnenmedaille des Regiments Latour-Dragons) as a reward for the exceptional heroism and meritorious service of the Latour Dragoon Regiment Number 14 in all of the wars to date
Date Issued: 1791
Reason Issued: As a reward for the exceptional heroism and meritorious service of the Latour Dragoon Regiment Number 14 in all of the wars to date.
Classes or Types: One
Interesting Facts: This regiment was later renamed the Windeschgratz Dragoon Regiment Number 14. In 1868 when all cavalry standards were abolished this regiment was allowed by the special order of the emperor to retain theirs.
Hallmarks: None Known
Design: An oval medal with an attached ball shaped suspension eye at the top and two additional eyes at the top and bottom to secure the medal to the flag.
Figure 2: Golden Flag Medal for the Latour Dragoon Regiment, obverse. Image from the Author’s archive.
Obverse: A bust of Emperor Leopold II in court dress facing the viewers left. The emperor wears two stars and the Order of the Golden Fleece. Around the lower edge of the bust is what appears to be the folds of a cape. His hair is pulled back into a queue and is tied with a bow. His temples are adorned with a laurel wreath. Above the bust along the inner margin of the medal is the inscription: LEOPOLDVS II AVGVSTVS. Translation: Leopold II Emperor. Around the inner medallion of the medal is a beaded margin. Between this margin and the edge of the medal is a rope design.
Figure 3: Golden Flag Medal for the Latour Dragoon Regiment, reverse. Image from the Author’s archive.
Reverse: A plain field on which is inscribed: A, LA FIDELITE ET A LA VALEVR SIGNALEE DV REGIMENT LATOVR DRAGONS RECONNVES PAR L EMPEREVR ET ROY. Translation: In appreciation for fidelity and valor of the Latour Dragoon Regiment from the Emperor and King. Around the field on which this inscription is placed is a fine twisted rope design.
Weight: 200 Ducats or 700 grams
Size: 135 by 110 mm
Type of Material: Gold
Variations: None
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Number Issued: One
Case: Unknown
Figure 4: Golden Flag Medal for the Latour Dragoon Regiment, ribbon. Image from the Author’s archive.
Ribbon: A 40 mm wide red and white war ribbon with 20 mm red and white striped center section and 5 mm wide white edge stripes
Attachments: None
Miniature: None known
I hope you enjoyed this blog. Until next time, I hope you find joy in our shared interest.
Rick
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