Silver Heraldic Medal with Monogram "EL" | Coinantiquariat
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.15 g |
| Shape | Other |
| Undated | Dateless |
| Type of Exonumia | Event tokens - Shooting festival token, Award medals - Military award, Award medals - Miscellaneous award, Commemorative medals - Achievement medal, Commemorative medals - Military medal, Commemorative medals - Personality or portrait medal, Unclasified exonumia - miscellaneous token |
| Edge | Plain |
Description
This is a vintage silver heraldic medal featuring an engraved monogram "EL" on a central shield, framed by a full armorial design. The obverse displays a knightly helmet with ornate plumes, flanked by decorative mantling—a motif commonly found in European nobility crests and heraldic devices.
The piece is made of 800 silver, as confirmed by the purity mark on the reverse. The back is plain, designed for mounting or potential engraving. The medal measures approximately 4 cm in length by 3 cm in width, and weighs 4.15 grams.
The styling and craftsmanship suggest a late 19th to early 20th century origin, most likely from Central or Eastern Europe—regions such as Austria-Hungary, Germany, or the Balkans. These medals were often created for ceremonial, fraternal, or commemorative purposes, and the “EL” monogram likely refers to a surname or lineage.