Figure 1: Mnichovic-Ondrejov Training Camp Commemoration Medal. Image from the author’s archive.
Introduction: This medal, the Mnichovic-Ondrejov Training Camp Commemoration Medal (Ubunslager Mnichovic-Ondrejov Gedenkmedaille) was issued to commemorate the establishment of the Mnichovic-Ondrejov Training Camp in 1887.
Date Issued: September 1887
Reason Issued: issued to commemorate the establishment of the Mnichovic-Ondrejov Training Camp in 1887.
Classes or Types: One
Interesting Facts: Mnichovic-Ondrejov is an area in near the city of Prague which General Phillippovoc commanded
Hallmarks: None
Design: A round medal with a flat round eye attached on a stem and a raised rim
Figure 2: Mnichovic-Ondrejov Training Camp Commemoration Medal, obverse. Image from the author’s archive.
Obverse: Inside the raised rim in the center of the medal is a fine beaded line. Within this line is the image of Feldzeugmeister Josef Baron Phillippovoc von Philippsberg facing to the viewers’ right. Around the image of General Phillippovoc between the beaded circle and the edge of the medal is an inscription in two lines. The inscription which starts and ends at the six o’clock position reads as follows from outer inscription to inner: JOSEF FREIHERR PHILIPPOVIC VON PHILIPPSBERG K.K. FELDZEUGMEISTER / COMMANDANT 8. CORPS & COMMANDIERENDER GENERAL IN PRAG. Translation: Josef Baron Philippovic von Philippsberg Imperial and Royal Feldzeugmeister, commander of the 8 Corps and Commanding General I Prague.
Figure 3: Mnichovic-Ondrejov Training Camp Commemoration Medal, reverse. Image from the author’s archive.
Reverse: inside a raised rim with a beaded design is a six-line inscription with the first line curved to conform to the curve of the medal. The inscription reads: ZUR ERINNERUNG / AN DAS / UBUNGSLAGER / MNICHOVIC-/ ONDREJOV / 1887. Translation: In commemoration of the training camp at Mnichovic-Ondrejov 1887.
Weight: Unknown
Size: Unknown
Type of Material: Bronze
Variations: None known
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Number Issued: Unknown
Case: Unknown
Ribbon: Unknown
Attachments: None
Miniature: None known
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Rick
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