Two pieces of the Prussian Campaign Medal for 1813-1814, made from captured cannons. Round bronze medal with eyelet for hanging ribbon; obverse with cross with rays, between the arms, dates "1813/1814" centrally in laurel wreath; reverse with a crowned cipher of Frederick William III above the inscription "Preußens tapfern kriegern" (Brave Warriors of Prussia) in the rim "Gott war mit uns, Ihn sey die Ehre" (God was with us to Him glory); on the edge the inscription "AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUTZ" (from a captured cannon).
The medal was established by King Frederick William III in Frankfurt am Main on December 24, 1813, and amended on October 3, 1815, to be awarded to "all warriors who, without exception, whether on the battlefield or in front of a fortress, truly fought and fought uncompromisingly." of their duties throughout the current conflict" Prussia was a key member of the coalition that fought Napoleon's France and its allies, culminating in victory at Waterloo on June 18, 1815.
Visible patina, overall condition as seen in photos, 29mm diameter.
