Awards of Germany - Military memorial sign Ludwig I 1869

This commemorative sign was donated by Grand Duke Ludwig III. in 1869. All soldiers who participated in the campaign under the government of Ludwig I were awarded a commemorative sign. This means, first of all, that the recipients were still living fighters of the liberation wars against Napoleon. Since the liberation wars were more than 50 years ago, very few of the participants are still alive. In addition to the participants, a commemorative badge was also awarded to the Hessian flags of the units that participated at the time.
The exact background of the foundation, as well as its use as a possible adjutant sign, have not been finally clarified. Due to its late founding and the few surviving veterans, this memorial sign is very rare.

High oval, openwork, embossed sign made of gilded bronze. At the back is a vertical pin with a mating hook.

Front side:

• The edge consists of a wreath tied from below, laurel on the left and oak foliage on the right.
• This one is above, in a central large crown.
• The crown rises above a large, decorated monogram - L - I - (For Ludwig I).
• It is in the interior field from the bottom edge to the crown. The Roman number 1 - I - is between
• two curved arcs - L -.

Downside:

• Hollow embossed, negative front side with perpendicular pin.
• The needle goat is soldered at the level of the crown. Counterhook on the bottom wreath.