“Dem Besten Schutzen” Medals Question

[Fred Borgmann]

Over the years I have run across many “Dem Besten Schutzen” medals. All are silver, in two sizes, with the portraits of various different German states rulers, not just Prussians. The medals all seem to have been issued without loops and with plain edges. The medal illustrated here has been looped, privately I assume, and then had the loop crudely removed. My question, are these civilian awards or is there a military connection ? Thanks, Fred

[Montgomery Burns]

I would say ,,,,,,,,,,,civilian

regards kay

[morel5000]

Please find more info here:

http://www.ehrenzeichen-orden.de/deu...lm-i-1861.html

[Fred Borgmann]

Thanks Kay and More. That is a great site More!

[saschaw]

Those are official military shooting prizes, and were given in many classes and types, in most German states. A shame they are not listed in Nimmergut's OEK, as they were non-wearable... that would probably change their popularity to better!

[Fred Borgmann]

Thanks Sascha, nice web site!

[saschaw]

Thanks Sascha, nice web site!

Thanks, glad you like it!