Merit Medal in Gold, Type II

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SKU: 02.LPS.0102.201.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2,150 USD

  • Merit Medal in Gold, Type II Obverse
  • Merit Medal in Gold, Type II Reverse

Estimated market value:

$2,150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: ADOLPH GEOGE FÜRST ZU SCHAUMBURG LIPPE Rev: FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST
  • Size
    32mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Merit Medal in Gold, Type II is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 50, July 14, 2012. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A50_033_064.pdf

History


The Merit Medal was founded by Prince Adolf Georg of Schaumburg-Lippe and Prince Paul Friedrich Emil Leopold of Lippe, and was conferred upon individuals who rendered meritorious services to Princely House.

Prince Adolf Georg renewed the Merit Medal in 1885, his 25th ruling year. The obverse of this medal features his portrait.

The Type II medals do not feature a surmounting crown.

Some sources falsely claim that this Medal was first awarded in 1870 and that a version composed of bronze was produced.

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