~ Baden Commemorative Medal 1849 ~
A fine example of a Prussian Baden commemorative medal issued in 1849.
The medal was instituted by Grand Duke Leopold on 9 August 1849 and awarded to ‘all those who participated reproachlessly in the recent 1849
campaign against the insurgents (‘für alle diejenigen, welche den letzten Feldzug 1849 gegen die Rebellen in Baden tadellos mitgemacht’).
Baden, though increasingly prosperous, was not immune to the revolutionary fervour that swept Europe in 1848-1849. Armed insurrection broke out in
both years, made more serious by the sympathy of much of the army to the insurgent cause. Matters came to a head in May and June of 1849, the
Grand Duke and his government being obliged to flee the capital, Karlsruhe. At this point, Leopold requested the intervention of Prussia whose forces
routed the rebels at Waghausel on 20 June. Leopold returned to Karlsruhe on 10 August and Prussian forces remained in Baden until order had been
restored.
One side features a wreath with the words LEOPOLD GROSHERZOG VON BADEN (Leopold Grand Duke of Baden), plus the phrase DEM TAPFEREN
BEFREIRUNGS HEER 1849 (The Brave Liberation Army 1849) to the centre.
The reverse side shows a raised broadsword encircled by two palm branches.
~ Dimension ~
The medal has a diameter of 3cm.
It weighs 20g.
~ Condition ~
The medal is in a very nice condition with minimal wear and no damage.
It is missing its ribbon.
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