Hannover Langensalza Medal

[VtwinVince]

I recently picked up a group of items, including a named Hannover Langensalza medal. Can anyone tell me more about this decoration, specifically award numbers and scarcity?

[Paul C]

The Hannover Langensalza medal is not rare. It was given to soldiers who fought the Prussian's in I think 1866. The Hannover's lost an were incorporated into the greater German reich. There should be a name engraved on the rim of the medal. If so please post the name.

[Tom Y]

It was awarded to all Hannoverian participants in the Battle of Langensalza, Hannover's only part in the Seven Weeks (Austro-Prussian) War. Hannover won the battle, but, being surrounded by the Prussians, surrendered 2 days later.

Considering the total strength of Hannover's army was 19,000, we have a good indication of how many were awarded.

They were all named, probably due to Hannover's close ties with Britain and British tradition.

[VtwinVince]

Thanks for the information. This one is named to H. Koehler.

[Ulsterman]

Not un-ironically, The Prussian King actually (re) authorized the medal after Hanover was absorbed into Prussia and the Hanovarian King went into exile.

A Hanoverian rank-list from the era would show the officers. There is rumored to be a medal roll of some sort, if only an order-of-battle, out there somewhere.

[Paul C]

I checked my 1865 Hannover State and Court Handbook which does have a army ranklist section. There are several K?hlers listed but no one with the first initial H.

Edited April 20, 2009 by Paul C

[VtwinVince]

Paul, he also went by the name August.

[Langers]

I have a recipient by the name of L. Falke. Canny find him. 
 

any clues where to look for rolls?

 

All the best

 

chris