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G007564 CASED BAVARIAN "1866" SEVEN WEEKS WAR SERVICE MEDAL WITH SWORDS.
(Medaille)BACKGROUND: In July and August 1866 Austria and Prussia waged a war over a dispute of the Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein. Bavaria sided with the un-successful Austrians. Award was issued for service in a combatants role during this conflict.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Die struck alloy award of Maltese styled cross with central circular face plates to both obverse and reverse. Award has a copper toned wash which is fully retained. Obverse plate has a belt with script, "Merenti" encircling a stylized "L" with crown, for King Ludwig. Top arm of cross has crossed swords attached by a rivet. Reverse has a belt with date, "1866" encircling a rampant lion. Complete with small section of ribbed white ribbon with blue and black stripes. Original case is also included but is in poor condition missing the two back sections. Case is well marked. Bayr. M. V. Kr. 3. Kl.
New info added Oct 1st 2012
Hi,
I was looking into your latest additions and noticed an error.
The medal here: http://www.germanmilitaria.com/Imperial/photos/G007564.html
It is in fact a Bavarian War Merit Cross 3rd class with swords. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Merit_Cross_(Bavaria)
The year 1866 was the year in which the award was established.
The 1866 war medal looked like this: http://www.omsa.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=305
The ribbon in the case cover is in the correct colours but made for the miniature version. The market price for a cased award such as this is between $90 and $110 depending on the condition of the medal and case. I think yours is priced right considering the lack of a proper period ribbon for the cross.
Cheers!
Frank
Thank you Frank! Peter
GRADE **** PRICE $73.00
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