Germany, Imperial. A “For The Fatherland” Medal Auction Archive 69 mm (w) x 89

69 mm (w) x 89

a watermark stamp

Instituted by Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria on 1 January 1806

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Footnote: The Royal and Distinguished Order of Charles III was founded by King Carlos III/Charles III in 1771

Germany, Imperial. A “For The Fatherland” Medal Auction Archive 69 mm (w) x 89(Deutsche Ehrendenkmnze des Weltkrieges der Deutschen Ehrenlegion). A circular bronze medal, the obverse depicting a triumphant soldier being crowned by a Goddess, the reverse depicting a1914 Iron Cross, circumscribed by Frs Vaterland (For the Fatherland), measuring 32. 54 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 9 grams, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, mounted to a horizontal pinback with blue wool backing maker marked GRABOW & MATTHES