Silver Civil Merit Medal, Type III

SKU: 02.BAV.0101.302.01

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  • Civil Merit Medal, Type III, Silver Medal Obverse
  • Civil Merit Medal, Type III, Silver Medal Obverse
  • Civil Merit Medal, Type III, Silver Medal Reverse
  • Civil Merit Medal, Type III, Silver Medal Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    December 31, 1792

Physical Description


A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears the image of King Max Joseph I of Bavaria, encompassed by the inscription "MAXIMILIAN JOSEPH KÖNIG VON BAYERN". The medal is stamped "LOSCH F." for Joseph Losch, under the bust. The reverse bears the inscription "DEM VERDIENSTE UM FÜRST UND VATERLAND" encompassed by a wreath of oak and laurel. On a loop for suspension.

History


On January 1, 1806, the elector accepted the title of king (Max Joseph I). The Type II medals were melted down in favour of the new Civil Merit, Type III medals. The Type III medals were issued multiple times.

The first group of medals were issued in 1808, the second group of medals were issued in 1840, and the third group of medals were issued between 1840-1918.

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  • Price

    $700 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: MAXIMILIAN IOSEPH KÖNIG VON BAYERN Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE UM FÜRST UND VATERLAND

  • Size

    36mm

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