Jubiläums-Medaille des 2.Königlich Bayerischen Chevaulegers Regiments “Taxis”

[Freiwillige]

I just have added this interesting portrait to my collection. Medal bar is quite typical for a Bavarian WWI veteran but the last medal is really a rare one to be seen on photos.

[Freiwillige]

Here's a close-up of the medal bar.

[Freiwillige]

Could anyone please helpwith acquiring any useful info regarding that Jubiläums-Medaille des 2.Königlich Bayerischen Chevaulegers Regiments “Taxis”? All I know is that it was instituted in 1932, was 36 mm in diameter and weighed 19,88 g.

Any additional info, e.g. when exactly and by whom it was instituted, how many pieces were issued, was it granted to vets or had to be purchased as all the other Weimar-era awards, etc.

Could you please post a good image of that medal as well (obverse and reverse)? I even can't make out ribbon colour...

Many thanks in advance!

[Freiwillige]

No ideas, gemtlemen?

[Chris Boonzaier]

it is a good question, but i think there is little information out there. There are similar awards for most regiments, this one just looks more official tham most.

I am pretty certain this has no place on an official medal bar though.

I have some to infantry regiments, I assume they were sold or distributed at the regiment during the 100 year festivities. I bet he put this on his bar in 1933, and by 1934 had been told to take it off.

[Freiwillige]

Thanks for your reply, Chris! You are right regarding timeframe of a wear of that medal.

I really can't get any info on that medal anywhere... Any ideas where some details could be found?

[Freiwillige]

I managed to write an article on that award for my website finally

http://www.antique-photos.com/en/awardsdatabase/weimarawards/156-regiment-taxis-commemorative-medal-.html