Medal - Victory against the Danes at the Battle at Eckernförde Type 1

€1.00
LocationSchleswig and Holstein, Danish duchies of
Year1849
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight15 g
Diameter31.7 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
NoticeLöwenstein
Reference(s) Lange#187a, Bergsøe#218
Obverse descriptionAt left the coast of the Bay of Eckernförde with cannon batteries at left and at upper right (this one with three cannons) and the city at center. On the bay tow danish ships are close to the coast, one is burning and sinking (the `Christian VIII`). Engraver`s name below, in exergue.
Obverse letteringLÖWENSTEIN F.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description9-line inscription with legend surrounding.
Reverse letteringZERSTÖRUNG / D.DÄN.LINIENSCHIFFES / CHRISTIAN VIII / UND / EROBERUNG / DER FREGATTE / GEFION _._ ECKERNFÖRDE / 5.APRIL1849 DEN TAPFEREN DEUTSCHEN KRIEGERN GEWIDMET *
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1849  - -
Catalog ID4148034800
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