Decoration for Art and Science, Type V, Gold Medal with Crown (with laurel wreath)

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SKU: 02.SXC.0102.112.01.001

Estimated market value:

$1,000 USD

  • Decoration for Art and Science, Type V, Gold Medal with Crown (with laurel wreath) Obverse
  • Decoration for Art and Science, Type V, Gold Medal with Crown (with laurel wreath) Obverse
  • Decoration for Art and Science, Type V, Gold Medal with Crown (with laurel wreath) Reverse
  • Decoration for Art and Science, Type V, Gold Medal with Crown (with laurel wreath) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$1,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Chr. Lauer, Nuremberg
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: CARL EDUARD HERZOG VON SACHSEN COBURG U GOTHA Rev: FÜR KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT
  • Size
    33x39mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version was awarded between 1911 and 1920. It is extraordinarily rare.

Physical Description and Item Details


In silver gilt; the obverse consisting of a laurel wreath with a leftward facing bust of Carl Eduard Herzog von Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha, and inscribed as such, with a castle wall on the top of the award with a loop suspension behind it with its period original ribbon; the reverse with a matching laurel wreath, inscribed “Für Kunst und Wissenschaft”; measuring 33.07 mm in diameter; weighing 19.2 grams; with 98% of its original gilding remaining; in near mint condition.

A smooth circular medal, constructed of silver gilt. On top of the medal sits an immobile crown. The medal's border is in the shape of a laurel wreath, tied at the bottom by a ribbon. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Duke Carl Eduard with the circular inscription ‘CARL EDUARD HERZOG VON SACHSEN COBURG U GOTHA’. At the bottom is the manufacturer’s signature ‘L. CHR. LAUER NUERNBERG’. The reverse features an octagonal pearled line with the inscription ‘FÜR KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT’ (‘for art and science’) in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon with silver side stripes.

History


The Decoration for Art and Science was originally founded as the Medal for Civil Merit, which was primarily awarded to artists. The medal was established in three grades: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Both wearable and non-wearable medals were issued.

The Type V decoration was redesigned by Duke Carl Edward in 1905.

The new Type V decorations took the form of a cross and a medal. This decoration was the highest level of award conferred in recognition of extraordinary merits and achievements within the arts and sciences.

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