Merit Medal in Gold, Type VI

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SKU: 02.LPS.0102.601.01.000

Estimated market value:

$550 USD

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

Estimated market value:

$550 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: ADOLPH FÜRST ZU SCHAUMBURG LIPPE Rev: FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENST
  • Size
    27mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Merit Medal in Gold, Type VI 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 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.

The Type VI medals were instituted on February 23, 1914, and do not feature a surmounting crown. These medals feature the portrait of Prince Adolf of Lippe-Schaumburg on the obverse.

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