Germany Awards - Prince Regent Luitpold Medal in Bronze

The Prince Regent Luitpold Medal was established on 30 June 1905 by Prince Regent Luitpold. This medal was awarded "from their own movement" by commoners who, through their activities, loyally and firmly stood on the side of the royal house. A certificate of ownership was awarded to the medal. The medal was not refundable. The seal on the front side was made by Professor W. von Hildebrand. The Beliens came from all fields, such as military clubs, artisans, lower civil servants and officials, forestry workers, artists, as well as the military. The medal was awarded in 3 stages bronze, silver and gold. Gold medals were awarded only to persons very close to the regent. The upper eye of the gold medals is richly decorated and equipped with a long bearing ring. Bronze medals vary in color and have smaller deviations from coinage. So, on the laurel branch there are medals with 2 fruits and without.

Bronze oval medal. On top is a stronger, ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

In the
• center of the medal is a portrait of Luitpold with a beard, facing left.
• Along the edge is the inscription: - LVITPOLD - PRINZ - - - REGENT - VON - BAYERN -
• Below is a small laurel twig with 2 fruits.

Downside:

In the
• center is a round coat of arms with Bavarian rhombuses with a crown worn.
• In addition to the coat of arms, number 1905, left: - 19 - and right: - 05 -
• Above the crown along the edge: - IN - TREVE - FEST -

Tape:

35 mm wide, dark red with 3 mm green side stripes.