1085166 | GERMAN STATES. Schleswig-Holstein. Friedrich VII. (1848-1863). 1849 AR Medal. PCGS MS63. By Drentwett. Edge: Plain. 39mm. 24.43gm. Battle scene showing the Danish frigate 'Gefion' with 48-guns and 'Ship of the Line Christian VIII' with 84-guns burning at sea; a beach rampart in the background / Shield of arms, surrounded by arabesque decorations; legend around. Lange 186a.

Struck to commemorate Germany's victory in the naval battle of Eckernförde.


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The Battle of Eckernförde was a Danish naval assault on Schleswig. Ninety-one artillery personnel from the Schleswig-Holstein 5th Fortress Artillery Regiment defended the town from the attack repelling the Danes with only two coastal batteries using two 84-pound bomb cannons and four 18-pound cannons. The Danes were defeated and two of their ships were lost, with the surviving crew being detained. [Wikipedia].