50 Year Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Decoration in Gold (on ring, in bronze gilt)

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SKU: 02.BAD.0125.101.01.004

Estimated market value:

$700 USD

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

Estimated market value:

$700 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: F L 1856 1906 20.9
  • Size
    28x67mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is on a loop for suspension.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the 50 Year Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Decoration in Gold (on ring, in bronze gilt) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 51, November 6-9, 2013. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A51_065_096.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


An oval medal constructed of bronze gilt. The obverse centre bears the intertwined initials of "F" for Friedrich and "L" for Louise. It is surrounded by a border of leaves and flowers bearing the dates "1856", "1906" and "20.9", (20 September). The reverse is plain and the medal is topped with a crown. 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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