PRUSSIA 1757 FREDERICK BATTLE OF ROSSBACH 48mm GENUINE MEDAL VGC  267 Years Old

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Good condition medal with small rim nibble as shown in photo.


Features

LocationKingdom of Prussia (German States) 
KingFrederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786)
TypeCommemorative medals › Military medal
Year1757
CompositionBronze
Weight35 g
Diameter48.2 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑

Commemorative issue

Battle of Rossbach and Lissa in 1757

Obverse

A left-facing Frederick II, the Great, on a warhorse, his sword drawn, a forest, military encampment and the town of Lissa behind him.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FREDERIC · DG · BORVS · REX · ET · PROTESTANTI m · DEFENSOR
· LISSA · DEC · 5

Unabridged legend: Friedrich Dei Gratia Borussorum Rex et Protestanti Defensor

Translation: Frederick, by the Grace of God, King of Prussia and defender of the Protestants

Reverse

An illustration of an intense battle scene (between Prussian army
and Marie Theresa's forces) from the Battle of Rosbach.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUO · NIHIL · MAJUS · MELIUSVE
ROSBACH · NOV · 5 1757

Translation: Which nothing greater or better