Hohenzollersche Denkmünze

[streptile]

I saw this Hohenzollern 1848/9 Medal for Combatants today.

I know these in unfinished bronze (OEK 1796/1) but I am not familiar with a bronze gilt version like the one we see here.

Is this a legitimate variant? Or just a normal one in superior condition? Has the gilt worn off all the other ones I've ever seen?

Thanks to anyone who can help me understand this.

[saschaw]

These are usually never gilt, but - if it's old made - it could well be a private opitcal "upgrade". You'll find the same with most other bronze medals, e.g. with the 1870/71 KDM or the 1897 centenary medal.

[streptile]

Thank you as always Sascha.

[Don D.]

I believe I have an 1871 KDM on a medal bar that has been gilded. Sort of a luxus model.

[streptile]

Thanks Don.