Saxe-Meiningen House Order Medals of Merit, Type VI, Civil Division, in Silver (unstamped version)

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SKU: 01.SXM.0101.112.01.001

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

  • Saxe-Meiningen House Order Medals of Merit, Type VI, Civil Division, in Silver (unstamped version) Obverse

Estimated market value:

$50 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: BERNHARD HERZOG VON SACHSEN MEININGEN Rev: FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER
  • Size
    33mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Saxe-Meiningen House Order Medals of Merit, Type VI, Civil Division, in Silver (unstamped version) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 50, July 14, 2012. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A50_129_160.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Duke Bernhard with the circular inscription ‘BERNHARD HERZOG VON SACHSEN MEININGEN’, with a small five-leaf rosette at the bottom. 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 "1914" and "1914" with swords.

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