War memorial - Lion of Lucerne

Location Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date)
Year 1854
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 59.90 g
Diameter 52 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Frener#FMS-4
Obverse description Lion of Lucerne (Löwendenkmal) sculpture.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI DIE X AUGUSTI II ET III SEPTEMBRIS MDCCXCII I.B. FRENER F
(Translation: To the faith and valour of the Helvetians. From 10 August to 2 and 3 September 1792.)
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PER VITAM FORTES SUI INIQUA MORTE FIDELES GENTI BOURBONICAE AUTOR
(Translation: Through life, the strong remain faithful even in an unjust death. An initiative of the House of Bourbon Institute.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3885019680
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