Saxe-Altenburg House Order Medals of Merit, Type III, Civil Division, in Gold

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  • Saxe-Altenburg House Order Medals of Merit, Type III, Civil Division, in Gold Obverse
  • Saxe-Altenburg House Order Medals of Merit, Type III, Civil Division, in Gold Obverse
  • Saxe-Altenburg House Order Medals of Merit, Type III, Civil Division, in Gold Reverse
  • Saxe-Altenburg House Order Medals of Merit, Type III, Civil Division, in Gold Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    December 25, 1833
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Goldene Verdienstmedaille'.

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal with a raised border, constructed of silver gilt. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of Duke Ernst with the circular inscription ‘ERNST HERZOG ZU SACHSEN ALTENBURG’. Compared to Type II medals, the duke’s beard is less pronounced. Below the neck is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘HELFRICHT F.’. To the right of the eyelet is the silver content stamp ‘SILBER 0,990’. The reverse features the reverse of the Saxe-Ernestine House Order, with the circular inscription ‘FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER’ (‘faithful and steadfast’), with a small five-leaf rosette at the bottom. On a loop for suspension, on a purple ribbon with green side stripes.

History


The House Order was jointly founded by Duke Friedrich of Saxe-Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, and Duke Bernhard Erich II of Saxe-Meiningen to commemorate their shared ancestor Duke Ernest of Saxony-Gotha.

The House Order Medals of Merit were primarily awarded to civil servants and members of the founding families in recognition of loyalty and exceptional services rendered to the houses, but it was also conferred upon foreigners and citizens of the founding duchies.

The Type III medals feature the hallmark "990, SILVER" or "990 SILVER".

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Versions

  • Price

    $150 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: ERNST HERZOG ZU SACHSEN-ALTENBURG Rev: FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER

  • Size

    29.5mm

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