Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

400th Anniversary of the Battle of Murten

Engraver:
Édouard Durussel
Year:
1876
Country:
Switzerland
Diameter:
47 mm
Obverse:
An armored soldier raising his sword in his right hand and holding a battle flag in his left hand. To the left of the soldier is a battle camp and army, the sun shining above. To the right of the soldier is another army.
AUF EIDGENOSSEN GOTT LEUCHTET UNS ZUM SIEGE!
DURUSSEL
Reverse:
An obelisk surrounded by 14 coat of arms. Below the obelisk are two shields and branches.
Z. ERINNERUNG AD SIEG D. EIDGENOSSEN ÜBER KARL D. KÜHNEN
VOM 22 JUNI ANNO 1476

This medal was made to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the Battle of Murten.