Medal commemorating the victory at the battle at Breitenfeldt 1631

The Battle of Breitenfeldt took place in 1631, during the Thirty Years’ War. A Swedish-Saxon army led by King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden fought against the German-Roman Imperial Army and the Catholic League. The Swedish-Saxon army emerged victorious thanks to Swedish battle tactics, and the imperial military advantage was broken. More than 13,000 soldiers from both sides fell in this battle.

Image rights: Helena Bonnevier, Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettet/SHM (CC BY 4.0)

Object number: 700858_KMK

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