50 Year Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Decoration in Gold

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  • 50 Year Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Decoration in Gold (on ring, in bronze gilt, enamelled) Obverse
  • 50 Year Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Decoration in Gold (on ring, in bronze gilt, enamelled) Obverse
  • 50 Year Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Decoration in Gold (on ring, in bronze gilt, enamelled) Reverse
  • 50 Year Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Decoration in Gold (on ring, in bronze gilt, enamelled) Obverse
  • 50 Year Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Decoration in Gold (on ring, in bronze gilt, enamelled) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    September 20, 1906
  • remarks
    The 50 Year Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Decoration is not to be mistaken with the 50th Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Medal.

Physical Description


An oval medal showing on the obverse centre the intertwined initials "FL" for Friedrich and Luise. They are surrounded by a border of leaves and flowers bearing the dates "1856", "1906", and "20.9" (20 September). The reverse is plain. On a loop for suspension on a red ribbon with yellow stripes.

History


The Wedding Commemorative Decoration was founded on September 20, 1906 by Grand Duke Friedrich I. It was established to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary with Grand Duchess Louise. The decoration was awarded in a variety of forms to members of the Duke's family and royal individuals who attended the celebration.

The decoration was awarded in gold and in silver.

The 50 Year Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Decoration with Diamonds was likely only worn by the Grand Duchess Louise.

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Versions

  • Price

    $2,000 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Diamonds/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: F L / 1856 1906 20.9

  • Size

    28.5x52mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version was likely only worn by Grand Duchess Luise.

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  • Price

    $1,500 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: F L/ 1856 1906 20.9

  • Size

    28x52mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version features an enamelled letter "F" and is on a pin for suspension.

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  • Price

    $1,500 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: F L / 1856 1906 20.9

  • Size

    28x67mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version features an enamelled letter "F" and is on a loop for suspension.

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  • Price

    $1,000 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: F L 1856 1906 20.9

  • Size

    28x67mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is on a pinback.

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  • Price

    $700 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: F L 1856 1906 20.9

  • Size

    28x67mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is on a loop for suspension.

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