Saxe-Meiningen House Order Medals of Merit, Type V, in Silver
SKU: 01.SXM.0101.110.01
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Attributes
Physical Description
A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Duke Georg with a full beard, with the circular inscription ‘GEORG HERZOG VON SACHSEN MEININGEN’. Below is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘HELFRICHT F.’. On the right side of the eyelet is the silver content stamp ‘SILBER 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 Silver Medal may feature clasps on the ribbon reading "CHINA" and "AFRIKA".
Versions
$100 USD
Silver
Obv: GEORG HERZOG VON SACHSEN MEININGEN Rev: FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER
29-30mm
$250 USD
Silver
Obv: GEORG HERZOG VON SACHSEN MEININGEN Rev: FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER
29mm
Only one was awarded.
$250 USD
Silver
Obv: GEORG HERZOG VON SACHSEN MEININGEN Rev: FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER
29mm
21 were awarded.
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