1849 Bavarian War Commemorative Medal Grades NG. This award was founded by King Maximilian II on June 10, 1849 as a commemorative medal for “the soldiers, non-commissioned Officers, Officers, Staff Officers, Generals, and military officials of the Army Divisions in the Palatinate (Pfalz) in the Year 1849 for their loyalty to their duty which they had proven during the time of the uprising there”, per the statutes of March 17, 1850.The Officers and loyal soldiers of the 4th Squadron of the Baden 2nd Dragoon Regiment, which had made up part of the garrison of Landau during the period of rebellion, also received this medal. The Gendarmes stationed in the Palatinate who remained true to their service oath and duty at the time of the rebellious movements that took place there, then those of the Customs Border Guards who remained dutiful at the time of the uprising in the Palatinate also received this medal. Award of this medal was not extended to civilians.