Germany Awards - Waterloo Medal in Braunschweig

This award was presented by George IV, guardian of Duke Charles II. June 11, 1818 in memory of the fallen Duke Friedrich Wilhelm. All fighters who participated in the battles against Napoleon from June 15 to July 7 and were part of the Braunschweig troops could receive this medal. The exceptions were soldiers who committed a crime, deserted during combat, or did not return after being pardoned. This medal was made of captured guns (bronze) and has as its feature in the edge of the medal the name and rank of the awarded, and often the military unit.
Due to production-related wear, several variations are known. The circulation is about 5600 pieces.

Round bronze medal of the gun with a rim, an iron eye with a ribbon ring pressed on top. Edge inscription of the carrier.

Front side:

In the
• center is a left-facing chest portrait of Duke Friedrich Wilhelm with a uniform, in the sleeve part of the manufacturers - K. Heseler.
• On the left is the inscription: - Friedrich Wilhelm -, on the right - Duke -

Downside:

In the
• middle of the year - 1815 - they are surrounded by a wreath.
• It consists of an oak branch crossed on the right and a laurel branch crossed on the lower left.
• On the edge of the upper half is a curved inscription: - Braunschweig - his - warriors. –
• Along the edge of the lower half is a curved font: - Quatrebras - and - Waterloo. –
• The top and bottom font are separated by 2 flowers on the right and left.

Tape:

yellow 38 mm, yellow edges 1.5 mm, side stripes light blue 8 mm.