German Awards - Neuchateler Medal 1832

This medal was established on January 18, 1831 by King Frederick William III. Established in memory of the suppression of uprisings in 1831 in the Principality of Neuchâtel. This medal was received by all residents of the Principality of Neuchâtel who took part in the suppression of the rebels or advocated the maintenance of law and order. The stamps for the medal were made by Henri François Brandt (1789-1845) 1 medalist of the Royal Mint and professor at the Academy of Commerce in Berlin. The award included an award decree, which was also executed in French. Neuchâtel joined Prussia in 1814 after Napoleon's occupation and became a member of the Confederacy. The July Revolution in France led to riots in the principality, in which republican forces twice tried to carry out a coup d'etat. They were foiled by royalist troops. In 1848, new clashes occurred, which almost led to war. As a result, King Frederick William IV refused. In 1857 to the principality. However, he claimed the title of Prince Neuchâtel and Count Valangin for himself and his descendants. The dates of presentation of the medal are indicated in different ways. 7158 people were eligible. Fötsch indicates 3933 medals made in Berlin, and 3350 medals made in the principality. Source: J. Nemmergut: German Orders and Insignia before 1945, vol. II, 1997.

A round silver medal with a rim, a soldered eye with a ribbon ring on top.

Front side:

In
• the center at the top is the Prussian royal crown, including the letters: - F - G - III -
• Along the edge is a curved inscription: - FIDELITE - AU - DEVOIR - ET - A - LA - PATRIE -.
• (Loyalty to duty and fatherland)
• Below is the year - 1831 - on the left and right along the five-beam outlet.

Downside:

• Middle coat of arms of the principality with a crown
• On the edge it is roundly surrounded on the left by a laurel, and on the right by an oak-leafy wreath, tied below with a loop

Tape:

• 28 mm, edges black/white 4 mm, central stripes red/yellow/red 4 mm.

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