Location | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) ![]() |
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King | Frederick II the Great (Friedrich II der Große) (1740-1786) |
Type | Commemorative medals › Military medal |
Year | 1757 |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 35 g |
Diameter | 48.2 mm |
Thickness | 2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑Commemorative issueBattle of Rossbach and Lissa in 1757 ObverseA 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: 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 ReverseAn illustration of an intense battle scene (between Prussian army Script: Latin Lettering: Translation: Which nothing greater or better |