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.

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