Medal for Civil Merit, in Gold

SKU: 02.SXC.0101.101.01

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Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    January 30, 1835
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Goldene Medaille zur Anerkennung besonderer Verdienste im bürgerlichen Leben'.

Physical Description


A circular medal with a raised border, constructed of gold. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of Duke Ernst with a laurel wreath on his head, with the circular inscription ‘ERNST HERZOG ZU SACHSEN COBURG UND GOTHA’. Below the neck is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘F. HELFRICHT FEC.’. The reverse features an oak leaf wreath, tied at the bottom by a ribbon, with the inscription ‘DEM VERDIENSTE’ (‘for merit’) above a crown in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon.

History


The Medal for Civil Merit was introduced on January 30, 1835 by Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The Medal was primarily conferred upon artists in recognition of civil merit.

The medal was established in three grades: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Both wearable and non-wearable medals were issued.

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  • Price

    $1,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: ERNST HERZOG ZU SACHSEN COBURG UND GOTHA Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE

  • Size

    39mm

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  • Version Remarks

    This award is incredibly rare.

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