German Awards - 1930 Palatinate Medal

This medal was instituted on 30 June 1930 by Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria. He was the patron saint of the Union of Warriors of the Palatinate. The award of the order and the award of the medal on behalf of the Crown Prince was made by the President of the Palatinate Union of Warriors, Baron zu Guttenberg. Only members of the Union who distinguished themselves during the occupation of the Palatinate by the Patriotic operation and in the fight against separatists were awarded. As a result of World War I, the Palatinate was occupied by French troops, but continued to belong to Bavaria. In 1923-1924, separatist movements took place, culminating in the proclamation of an autonomous Palatinate, but they did not survive. A prerequisite was personal participation or a leading, responsible position in the union of warriors or special merits in the defensive struggle. Persons outside the federation were awarded only in exceptional cases. The design of the medal was developed by Professor Theodor George from Munich. Medals were awarded on the occasion of the "Call of the Palatinate Warriors" on September 6 and 7, 1930 in Landau. The circulation is about 500 pieces.

Round medal made of dark tinted bronze without a raised edge. Above is a regular eye with a ribbon ring. On the rim of the medal is embossed - BAYR. MAIN MINT -.

Front side:

In the
• center is a portrait of Crown Prince Ruprecht, facing left.
• Under the cervical area is the signature - TH G - for Theodore George.
• Along the edge, starting from the bottom left: - IN - ° - FIDELITY - ° - FIRM -.
• Below in the center is a 6-ray star or flower.

Downside:

• On the edge wider. increased writing ring. On it is rewriting:
• - ° - ZU - ° - RELEASE - ° - DER - ° - PALATINATE -.
• Enabled field in the background with a partially shaded diamond pattern.
• It is dominated by a pointed coat of arms with lions moving to the left.
• Raised above: - 1. – 12. - 1918 -, including increased: - 30. – 6. – 1930 -.
• (Dates of occupation)

Tape:

light blue 30 mm wide, light blue edges 3 mm, white side stripes 5 mm, central stripes white 2 mm.

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