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    Prussian 2nd Nassau Inf Rt No. 88 Medal - Help need


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    Hello, I'm pretty sure that the is a regimental  medal for the 2nd Nassau Infantry Regiment No. 88.  There is a date on the on the reverse in the center of the medal  that reads: “24. 1. 99” . I'm not sure if the two digit year "99" is referencing 1799 or 1899. I checked the date against the regiment history and could not find anything specific to that date.  Also on the reverse is inscribed around the medal is “LA BELLA ALLIANCE MESSA DE MEDELLIN” which I believe is some sort of reference to the regiments involvement at the Battle of Waterloo (1815) and the 1809 Battle of Medellín in Spain.  Does anyone know the significance of the "24 Jan 99" date or what this medal commemorates? 

    Stay well,

    John


     

    Prussian 2nd Nassau Inf Regt No 88 Medal 1.jpg

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    Prussian 2nd Nassau Inf Regt No  88 2.jpg

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    On 30/04/2020 at 00:54, Simius Rex said:

    The banderole was displayed underneath its regimental coat-of-arms which of course is a rampant horse surrounded by a wreath. (...) battles mentioned on your medal in 1813 and 1815.  Simi.

    I am afraid there is some sort of confusion:

    - Prussian regiments did not have individual coat of arms but would all display the Prussian eagle on their helmets.
    - Even pre-1866 Nassovian troops did not have a horse but a lion on their shakos. Maybe you are referring to Hannover?
    - None of the battles took place in 1813.

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