Medal - Victory against the Danes at the Battle at Eckernförde Type 2

€191,591.00
LocationSchleswig and Holstein, Danish duchies of
Year1849
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight15 g
Diameter31.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeLöwenstein
Reference(s) Lange#187b, Bergsøe#217
Obverse descriptionAt left the coast of the Bay of Eckernförde with cannon batteries at left and at upper right (this one with two 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 letteringLÖWEINSTEIN
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionInscription with date.
Reverse letteringDEN TAPFEREN DEUTSCHEN KRIEGERN GEWIDMET ZERSTÖRUNG // D.DÄN.LINIENSCHIFFES // CHRISTIAN VIII // UND // EROBERUNG // DER FREGATTE // GEFION // ECKERNFÖRDE // 5. APRIL 1849
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1849  - -
Catalog ID6788914140
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