Medal for Art and Science, Type I, in Gold

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SKU: 02.BGR.0105.101.01.000

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  • Type I, in Gold

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Attributes

  • Country
    Bulgaria (Kingdom)
  • Makers
    K. Schwentzer
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: АЛЕКСАНДРЪ I. КНЯЗЬ HA БЪЛГ АРИIЯ Rev: ЗА НАУКА И ИСКУСТВО
  • Size
    36mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Medal for Art and Science, Type I, in Gold is a scanned image from the Book "Handbuch der Ritter- und Verdienstorden aller Kulturstaaten der Welt" edited by Maximillian Gritzner. The book was published in 1893. It is in the public domain in countries where the copyright is the author's life plus 70 years.

History


This medal was instituted by Prince Alexander I of Bulgaria, and it was conferred upon foreigners and Bulgarian citizens in recognition of outstanding achievement in the fields of art, commerce, agriculture, and science. It was also awarded to encourage further efforts within these fields.

The medal was the first award in Bulgaria founded to solely award civilians.

The reverse inscription translates to “For Science and Art.”

The Type I medals feature the portrait of Prince Alexander I of Bulgaria on the obverse, have an obverse inscription that translates to “Alexander Prince of Bulgaria,” and may or may not be signed “SCHWENZER”.

The Gold Medal was rarely awarded.

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