Kapitular

Now a last one, a silvermedal from King Johann for "Schmilka", only 94 pieces awarded. Kapitular

This one from King Friedrich August in "Kriegsmetall bronziert" is extremely rare. Only ten pieces were made at the end of the war.

The saxon pieces were not named. only the early one of Braunschweig and the pieces of Hannover and Oldenburg. The book can be bought by: Verlag Patzwall 22851 Norderstedt Tangstedter Weg 52 Here a photo of the Silvermedal King Albert, 470 pieces made. Best regards Kapitular

King Friedrich August, Silvermedal, 328 pieces made.

Photos of each lifesavingmedal, documents and photos of persons with the decoration. 198 pages full of informations. I`ll add some more Saxon medals. Best regards Kapitular

Nr. 1 : 101 pieces made Nr. 2 : 69 pieces made Nr. 3 : 42 pieces made Further informations you?ll find in my book: Friedhelm Beyrei? Rettungsmedaillen Deutscher Staaten 1782 - 1918 Best regards Kapitular

Here the last one: King Johann

The Saxon Lifesaving medal had a white ribbon? I have never seen one of those before! Anyone have one? Here are some Saxon Lifesavingmedals out of my collection: 1. King Anton 2. King Friedrich August II. 3. King Johann Best regards Kapitular

Ten years ago I was in the Staatsarchiv in Weimar for twelve days, working hard about the Weimar decorations. So I can assure you, that more than 100 pieces were awarded. In 1918, June 12th exactly 95 pieces, and still even in March 1920 the Grandduke awarded several of them. At this time the government was very angry about this late award. A lawyer wrote to the grandduke, that he was no longer authorized, to award any decorations. Best regards Kapitular

Of course Rick. you are right. Nasty copies! Very often offered with swords too. Best regards, Kapitular

And last, but not least, the highlight, the "Silberne Tapferkeitsmedaille" from Mainz. I hope, you enjoyed my contribution. Best regards, Kapitular

Another piece from Anhalt-K?then, the "Eiserne Kriegsdenkm?nze f?r 1813":

Here an extremely rare piece, the "Milit?r-Denkm?nze 1808 - 1815" from Schaumburg - Lippe:

Another one, the "Silberne Medaille f?r die Kriege 1809 - 1815" from Sachsen-Weimar. It is the silvermedal for officers!

Here is the counterpart from Sachsen Coburg Saalfeld, even with a small old ribbon:

Another one , the "Campagne-Medaille 1814" from Sachsen-Meiningen:

The third one, the "Medaille f?r die Freiwilligen des V. Armeekorps f?r Offiziere" from Sachsen-Coburg-Saalfeld. This medal is for officers with the large silverrim:

The next one is the "Kriegsdenkm?nze 1814/15 f?r Unteroffiziere" from Sachsen-Gotha-Altenburg:

After the thread "Woman awards" another very interesting thread! I can add some pieces of my former collection of german awards. These pieces are still available, but only in exchange with rare decorations of Oldenburg, house order and bars. I start with the "Erinnerungskreuz f?r 1814/15" from Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt:

I am sorry, but this information is not correct. The letter "E" ( for "Elisabeth"), 16 mm height, was not in the middle on the medal. It was only fixed with two splints on the ribbon of the award. As far as I know, there exists only a drawing of it, you can see in my book and find the original in my collection in the "Schlossmuseum Jever". Best regards Kapitular

A very interesting thread! I add this one from my former collection of imperial german awards. It is the "Medaille f?r weibliches Verdienst der Herzogon Alexandrine" from Sachsen-Coburg Gotha.

Yes, it is a "battle" medal and I suppose, it was not only awarded to the officers. It has an original old black silk ribbon and it seems to be the first Prussian wearable medal. Friedhelm Heyde called it: Prussian "Honourmedal". It is well known, that the Prussian king already in 1741 awarded some medals to the generals and higher officers, but about this medal, up to now, there are no further informations.

It is sooooooooo difficult, to decide, but I think, I`ll choose this one. It is a Prussian "Feldzugsmedaille" from the first Silesian War, 1740 - 1742, a silvermedal and as far as I know, the first Prussian war-medal at all. It is described in the book of Friedhelm Heyde: "Die altpreu?ischen Orden". Regards, Kapitular

And last not least, the bronze medal. Best regards, Kapitular