#89 • Collection of German Commemorative Medals Related to the Napoleonic Wars - Centennials

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

High bid $250.00

Status: Sold

Collection of German Commemorative Medals Related to the Napoleonic Wars - Centennials. Collection of 12 German commemorative medals with most celebrating anniversaries related to the Napoleonic wars. Collection includes: 1.) Commemorative medal (1813-1913) of the Luneburg Jager Battalion and the 5th Hannover Infantry Regiment 165. Medal in white metal measuring 40mm. Medal presents 2-piece ribbon (black/white and yellow/white) with safety pin type attachment for clothing. 2.) Commemorative medal (1813-1913) for the centennial anniversary of the formation of the Prussian 3rd Infantry Regiment “von Courbière” and its participation in the Napoleonic Wars . Medal is bronze measuring 40mm. Medal presents yellow/gold ribbon (newer replacement). 3.) Commemorative medal 1913 for the Battle of Leipzig Monument in Saxony commemorating the defeat of Napoleon in 1813. Medal is silver measuring 32mm. Medal presents multicolor black/white/red ribbon (some fading). 4.) Commemorative medal For The 100th Anniversary of the 1st Nassau Infantry Regiment, Number 87 (1809-1909). Medal in bronze measures 40mm. Medal presents dark blue/white/yellow/and light blue ribbon on metal pinback plate. 5.) Commemorative medal for the Prussian King's German Legion Medal - Von Goeben 2. RH. No. 28 (1813-1913). Medal is silver measuring 32mm. Medal present black/white/red ribbon (newer replacement). 6.) Commemorative medal for the Prussian King's German Legion Medal - Von Goeben 2. RH. No. 28 (1813-1913). Medal is bronze measuring 32mm. Medal lacks ribbon. 7.) Commemorative medal for Brunswick troops for the Peninsula War (1809-1909). Medal is bronze measuring 34mm. Medal presents yellow/blue ribbon (wear and fading) 8.) Prussian 1863 commemorative medal for combatants of 1813-1815 (Napoleonic Wars). Medal is bronze measuring 29mm. Medal presents black/white ribbon (wear and some splitting). 9.) Prussian 1863 Commemorative Medal for combatants of 1813-1815 (Napoleonic Wars). Medal is bronze measuring 29mm. Medal presents black/white/red ribbon (wear and some soiling) 10.) Commemorative medal for the Hannover Infantry Regiment Nr. 77 (1813-1913). Medal is silvered bronze measuring 35mm. Medal presents yellow/white ribbon (some wear). 11.) Commemorative Kaiser Wilhelm II medal (1813-1913). Medal is bronze measuring 35mm. Medal presents red/white/black ribbon (some wear). 12.) Commemorative medal for Kings German Legion 1st Uhlan Regiment 11-13 June 1898. Medal is silvered bronze measuring 30mm. Medal lacks ribbon. Estimate: $500 - $900 Historical Background: This collection focuses on German commemorative medals issued in relation to the centennial anniversaries of the Napoleonic Wars, which spanned from 1803 to 1815. While the original conflicts involved German states such as Bavaria and Hanover issuing medals like the 1813-1815 Commemorative Cross and the Waterloo Medal, the centennial collection likely features pieces struck around 1913-1915 to honor the major campaigns and battles, particularly the "Wars of Liberation." These centennial pieces serve as later historical markers reflecting Imperial Germany's memory and glorification of its 19th-century military history. The medals in this collection are distinct from the original campaign medals, often being larger or featuring different designs typical of the era in which they were created. They represent a significant period of German historical remembrance, bridging the history of the Napoleonic era with the sensibilities and artistic styles of the early 20th century. Such collections often appeal to those interested in the cultural legacy and evolution of military commemoration, particularly how the memory of conflicts like the Napoleonic Wars was maintained and celebrated in subsequent generations.