1813/14 Prussian Campaign Medal & 1913 Leipzig Völkerschlachtdenkmal Set Award For Sale

Original2-piece German Napoleonic War medal lotconsisting of an1813/1814 Prussian Campaign Medaland a1913 Leipzig Völkerschlachtdenkmal anniversary medal. This is a strong collector pair that combines an originalWars of Liberationveteran award with a later100th anniversary Leipzig commemorativetied to theBattle of Leipzig / Monument to the Battle of the Nations. The Prussian medal type is the original bronze combatant issue with the desirable edge inscription“AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ”, referring to captured artillery/cannon metal. Comparable original examples and category placement are established in the current market.

Included in this lot

• 1813/1814 Prussian Campaign Medal
  • Original bronze campaign / commemorative medal
  • Edge impressed“AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ”
  • Suspension loop present
  • Original anti-Napoleonic / Wars of Liberation issue
• 1813-1913 Leipzig Völkerschlachtdenkmal medal
  • Commemorates the centennial of theBattle of Leipzig
  • Obverse showsVölkerschlachtdenkmal 1813-1913
  • Reverse showsLeipzig 1913city view
  • Silvered finish remains partially visible

Why collectors want this set

• Excellent crossover appeal for collectors ofPrussia, Imperial Germany, Napoleonic Wars, Leipzig history, and early German medals
• The Prussian medal is the key piece: an original campaign type tied to the anti-Napoleonic struggle and cataloged with the edge inscription“AUS EROBERTEM GESCHÜTZ”
• The Leipzig medal adds attractive display appeal and directly references the1913 centennial monument culturesurrounding Leipzig and the 1813 battle

Condition

• Prussian 1813/1814 medal
  • Heavy overall wear on both sides
  • Dark aged patina and surface scratching from long handling/use
  • Rim lettering is only partially legible, roughly about half remaining
  • Loop is still present
  • Central details are substantially worn down
• Leipzig 1913 medal
  • Better eye appeal overall than the Prussian medal
  • Nice detail remains on both sides
  • Silver plating / silver wash appears to be about50% remaining
  • Light surface wear, age toning, and scattered discoloration
• Overall, an honest and attractive original pair with strong age and collector character
• Please review all photos carefully for exact condition

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Item specifics

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Theme: Militaria
• Conflict: Napoleonic Wars
• Time Period: 1813-1913
• Type: Medal / Commemorative Medal Lot
• Material: Bronze / Silvered Bronze
• Featured Refinements: Napoleonic Collectible
• Unit of Sale: Lot of 2
• First Medal: Prussian Campaign Medal 1813/1814
• Edge Inscription: AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZ
• Second Medal: Leipzig Völkerschlachtdenkmal Anniversary Medal
• Commemorative Date: 1813-1913
• Modified Item: No