Military Merit Medal, in Gold

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  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    1814
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Goldene Militär-Verdienstmedaille'. Together with Sachsen-Meiningen and Sachsen-Hildburghausen, eight Gold Medals were awarded.

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of gold. The obverse features a crowned Saxon coat of arms with three tips and the circular inscription ‘FÜR GOTT UND VATERLAND 1814’ (‘for God and fatherland’). The reverse features two laurel branches forming a closed wreath, with the inscription ‘DER TAPFERKEIT UND DEM VERDIENSTE’ (‘for bravery and merit’) in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a dark red ribbon with broad green borders.

History


The Military Merit Medal was jointly founded by Duke Bernhard Erich Freund of Saxen-Meiningen, Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg and Saalfeld, and Duke Friedrich of Saxen-Hildburghausen.

It was awarded to recognise bravery and merit in the field during the war against Napoleon.

Before the medal could be officially awarded, a board reviewed the level of bravery, heroism, and self-sacrifice displayed by the possible recipients throughout their military service.

The Gold Medal was awarded to officers.

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  • Price

    $2,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: FÜR GOTT UND VATERLAND 1814 Rev: DER TAPFERKEIT UND DEM VERDIENSTE

  • Size

    29mm

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