Bravery Medal

Bayerische Tapferkeitsmedaille

  • Medal instituted on 30 October 1794 by Karl Theodor of Bavaria as the Military Medal of Merit. The people called it Bravery medal and on 2 March 1918 medal received this name officially.
  • Medal in two classes: gold and silver.
  • Medal was the highest Bavarian bravery award for non-commissioned officers.

Kingdom of Bavaria