Decoration for Art and Science, II Class (without crown)

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SKU: 02.BRU.0118.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,500 USD

Estimated market value:

$1,500 USD

Attributes

Country

Germany
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: CAROLVS D G DVX BRVNSVIG ET LVNEBVRG Rev: DEM VERDIENST IN KUNST VND WISSENSCHAFT
Size

50x38mm
Image Licensing

The image of the Decoration for Art and Science, II Class (without crown) 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_097_128.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details

An ovular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears the bust of the duke encompassed by the inscription "CAROLVS D G DVX BRVNSVIG ET LVNEBVRG", within a border of laurel leaves. The reverse bears the image of a horse within an ovular border inscribed with "DEM VERDIENST IN KUNST VND WISSENSCHAFT" topped with a crown. On a loop for suspension.

History

The Decoration for Art and Science was founded on April 25, 1908 by Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg, while he was acting as Regent of Brunswick. The decoration was conferred upon individuals in recognition of their achievements in the realms of art and science. The II Class decoration was issued with a crown from 1912 to 1918.

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