Summary
Medal commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Frederick Wilhelm III of Prussia's war against Napoleonic French occupation, 1813-1815.
Issued Germany, Prussia, 1863.
Physical Description
Round bronze medal with loop and ring. The obverse depicts the bust of Frederick Wilhelm III facing left. Laurel wreath and ribbon inscribed with dates below, inscription around. Reverse bears royal cypher with laurel wreath below, inscription around above.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1863 AD
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Inscriptions
Obverse: FREDR. WILHELM III KONIG V. PREUSSEN / 1813 1914 181 Reverse: DEN 17 MARZ 1863
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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References
"In 1813, following Napoleon's defeat in Russia, Frederick William turned against France and signed an alliance with Russia at Kalitsch, although he had to flee Berlin, still under French occupation. Prussian troops played a key part in the victories of the allies in 1813 and 1814, and the King himself travelled with the main army of Prince Schwarzenberg, along with Alexander of Russia and Francis of Austria". Frederick William III of Prussia, Wikipedia, [Link 1] accessed 02 Dec 2022
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Keywords
Napoleonic Wars , 1803-1815, Military History, Commemorative Medals