Some Swedish ”För tapperhet i fält”-medals

[PeterE1975]

Here’s my swedish bravery medals!

Two m/1809 and one for Gustav III’s russian war in 1788-1790.

 

I’m trying to figure out how many of these that was awarded but it’s hard to get the information. 
 

/Peter ?

[TJLA]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/För_tapperhet_i_fält

 

How can one tell if they were awarded specifically in the time frame stated (1809 & 1790) vs a later date mentioned in the article?

[JohanH]

As far as I know there is no number of awarded pieces known. I have only seen rough estimates that differ considerably from each other. The silver medal for bravery in the field is probably awarded in several thousands.

I think I've heard something about just over 2000 medals of the first variant (with Gustaf III). The third variant with the order of the sword is the most common version. 

 

 

The "Tapperhet i Fält" (For bravery in the field) was instituted in May 28th 1789 and was bearing the portrait of king Gustaf III. 

In 1804 the kings portrait was replaced by the monogram of the current reigning king Gustaf IV Adolf. 

In 1809 the medal was changed once again. This time the monogram was replaced by the order of the Sword. 

In 1841 it was decided that the medal should be minted in a smaller size and with a crown. 

 

More or less the same thing is for both the gold version of "För tapperhet i fält" and the sea version (För tapperhet till siöss).

 

The medal could be awarded to both men and women. 

[PeterE1975]

Think it’s very hard to say for sure when these were awarded but from around 1850 and forward only a few were awarded. 

 

Sweden as a country hasn’t been in war since 1814 so that’s a point for a bigger amount of awarded medals!

 

(Sorry for bad English)

 

/Peter 

 

[PeterE1975]

…couldn’t resist geting another one!🫣

 

/peter 

[JohanH]

Very nice collection!

Unfortunately I still don't have anyone in my collection. Only a miniature. 

[PeterE1975]

3 minutes ago, JohanH said:

Very nice collection!

Unfortunately I still don't have anyone in my collection. Only a miniature. 

Thx!👍🏻

 

The miniatures are nice!

 

Not easy to find these medals! Looking for the second version with Gustav IV Adolfs monogram! And a ”Tapperhet till sjöss” (bravery at sea). Perhaps any will pop up!🤗

 

/peter 

 

 

[JohanH]

Here is my miniature. 

 

 

[PeterE1975]

Nice one!👍🏻😊

[Kvart]

This is not fair, you guys have so many, I have none

 

Very nice medals, nevertheless

[Stefan]

On 17/03/2023 at 15:51, PeterE1975 said:

…couldn’t resist geting another one!🫣

 

/peter 

 

Very nice indeed!  🙂

 

//Stefan