Gold Merit Medal, Type II (stamped)

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SKU: 02.LPD.0102.201.01.000

Estimated market value:

$325 USD

  • Gold Merit Medal, Type II (stamped) Obverse
  • Gold Merit Medal, Type II (stamped) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$325 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: WOLDEMAR FÜRST ZUR LIPPE 1888 Rev: FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST
  • Size
    32mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version features a maker's stamp "WEIGAND F.". It was awarded between 1888 and 1905.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Gold Merit Medal, Type II (stamped) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 17, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_097_128.pdf

History


The Merit Medal was originally established by Prince Paul Friedrich Emil Leopold of Lippe and Prince Adolf Georg von Schaumburg-Lippe, and was renewed by Prince Woldemar in 1888. The award was conferred upon individuals who rendered distinguished services that benefitted both the prince and the principality.

Civilians and military personnel were eligible to receive the decoration.

From 1906 to 1908, golden crossed swords were awarded to members of German East Africa Schutztruppe who demonstrated bravery in the face of the enemy.

The Medal was discontinued in 1918.

The word "VERDIENST" in the obverse inscription of the Gold Medal (1905-1918) slightly overlaps the encircling laurel wreath.

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