Medal of the jubilee of the attribution of the Grand Cross of Maria Theresa to Archduke Charles of Austria

Medal awarded in 1843 to all the holders of the Order of Maria Theresa on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary (1793 - 1843) of the awarding of the Grand Cross of the Order to the Archduke Charles. Obverse: Bust of the Archduke Carl Ludwig, in uniform and orders (left.) Legend: 'KARL LUDWIG ERZHEROG VON OESTERREICH'. Below: 'GEB. V. SEPT. MDCCCLXXI'. Reverse: Within a wreath of oak leaves tied with a ribbon, a Maltese cross resting on a garland. Legend: 'FÜNFZIGIAEHRIGE GEDAECHTNISSFEIER'. Below: 'MDCCCXLIII'. Inscribed on edge: 'SIR ROBERT STOPFORT' (sic).

Object Details

ID: MEC0403
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Boehm, I. D.
Places: Germany
Date made: 1843
People: Charles, Duke of Teschen; Charles, Duke of Teschen Stopford, Robert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 52 mm