Medal commemorating the action at Eckernforde, 1849
Medal commemorating the action at Eckernforde, 1849. Obverse: A Maltese cross, with a fluted circle in centre; a monogram above, an anchor below. Legend: 'ECKERNFOERDE.' Reverse: A monogram above, a wreath below. Inscription: 'D. 5 APRIL 1849.' Fitted with a ring and yellow ribbon edged with black.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0348 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | Germany |
| Events: | First Schleswig War: Action off Eckernförde, 1849 |
| Date made: | 1849 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |