Silver Civil Merit Medal, Type IV

SKU: 02.HAN.0105.402.01

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  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    1846
  • remarks
    Type IV medals feature a portrait of King Ernst August with a larger head that the Type III medals. The Type IV medals were issued from 1846 to 1878.

Physical Description


A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears the bust of King Ernst August encompassed by the inscription "ERNST AUGUST KOENIG VON HANNOVER". The reverse bears the inscription "VERDIENST UMS VATERLAND" (merit for the fatherland) within an oak leaf wreath. The edge of the medal is inscribed with the recipient's name. On a loop for suspension, on a light blue ribbon.

History


The Civil Merit Medal was established in 1815 by Prince Regent George, later King George IV of Great Britain and Hanover, in the name of his father, King George III of Great Britain and Hanover. The Civil Merit Medal was established to publicly recognise and award exceptional civilian merit. The medal was issued in two grades: Silver and Gold. Medals were engraved with the name of the recipient on the rim. The stamp of the medal was produced by William Wyon, London.

Type IV medals feature a portrait of King Ernst August with a larger head that the Type III medals. Although the Type IV medals feature King Ernst Augusts’ portrait, they continued to be awarded under King George V until 1878.

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  • Price

    $200 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: ERNST AUGUST KOENIG VON HANNOVER Rev: VERDIENST UMS VATERLAND Rim: [RECIPIENT'S NAME]

  • Size

    36mm

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