#67 • Hanover Medals 1813 - Napoleonic Campaigns

Part of British & World Medals (live auction by Bannerman Auctions)

High bid $425.00

Status: Sold

Hanover Medals 1813 - Napoleonic Campaigns. Pair of Hanoverian medals (34mm) for 1813-1814 Napoleonic campaigns. Both medals exhibit even toning, some light surface scratches/abrasions and are in fine condition. Both medal present proper ribbons. Estimate: $150 - $250 Historical Background: The Hanover Medal 1813 for Napoleonic Campaigns refers primarily to the Volunteers War medal for the 1813 Campaigns. This award was instituted by King Ernst August of Hanover on May 11, 1841. It honored both Hanoverian subjects and foreigners who volunteered to serve in the Hanoverian army during 1813 to help liberate the country from the control of the French Empire under Napoleon. Hanover was a member of the Sixth Coalition that fought in the German Wars of Liberation, which concluded with a decisive Coalition victory and the dissolution of the Confederation of the Rhine. The commemorative medal is typically constructed of bronze and features details reflecting the time period and the conflict. One described variant of a Hanoverian campaign commemorative medal bears the dates "27. NOVEMBER 1813. 3. AUGUST 1913." It displays a monument topped with an angel on the obverse, set against a background of houses and trees. A notable characteristic of medals from Hanover is the practice of impressing the recipient's name, rank, or military unit onto the rim of the award.