Awards of Germany - Commemorative coin of Alexander Karl for 1848-49

This medal was established on May 8, 1853 by Duke Alexander Karl of Anhalt-Bernburg. The award was given to all officers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers and military officials who, between 1 March 1848 and 1 October 1849, were on active duty and remained "steadfast" in front of the ducal household during difficult times. The military were entitled to it, which between March 1, 1848 and October 1, 1849 served for at least 14 days and did not receive honorary punishments. In addition, gendarmes and volunteers in the Prussian army of the country were entitled to the medal. The presentation included a certificate of ownership . The seals of the medal were made by the engraver G. Loos. They were minted at the Berlin Minting Institute. The commemorative coin was to be returned after the death of the person of mandate, and then transferred for safekeeping to the appropriate churches. The exact number of awards is unknown. More than 500 awards are expected. Source: Gerd Scharfenberg, Order and Badge of Honor of the Anhalt States, 1999.

Round bronze medal with raised border. On top is a soldered, grooved ear with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

At
• lower edge to half of 2 branches crossed from below.
• On the right is an oak branch, and on the left is a laurel branch. Bent higher along the upper edge
• German writing - Fear - God - and - follow - His - Orders -
In the
• center is a coat of arms with corners beveled from above. Behind 2 crossed swords.
• On the coat of arms is a edged wall towering to the right with a gate.
• She is wearing a crowned bear running to the right. Above the coat of arms is a large crown.
• Down in the manufacturers' margins - G. LOOS D. -

Downside:

• Along the edge is a ring wide inward, separated by a line.
• It has a sublime font: above: - HIS - BRAVE - WARRIORS -
• below, separated by 2 small crosses,: - FOR - UNSHAKABLE - FAITHFUL -.
• In the included field, the central 2-line - ALEXANDER -/- CARL -.
• The top and bottom 1/4 are separated by a horizontal stroke.
• It contains indicators of the year from above - 1848 - and from below - 1849 -.

Tape:

• 25 mm, white, edges 2 mm, green side strips 3 mm, green center strips 1.5 mm.

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