Golden Wedding Jubilee Medal, in Gold (in silver gilt)

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SKU: 02.SXW.0118.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

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Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Berlin Medal Mint of L. Ostermann
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Inscription
    Rev: 1842 8 OCTOBER 1892 CAS
  • Size
    27mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver gilt. The obverse features the left-facing portraits of Grand Duke Carl Alexander and Grand Druchess Sophie. At the bottom are the signatures ‘W. UHLMANN SC.’ and ‘G. LOOS DIR.’. The reverse features the crowned intertwined monogram ‘CAS’ with a myrtle branch on each side and a ribbon at the bottom that features the dates ‘1842 8 OCTOBER 1892’. Below the ribbon is the signature ‘LOOS’. On a loop for suspension, on a ribbon with a golden centre, followed on each side by a green stripe, a narrow yellow stripe, and a black stripe.
Specimens in copper bronze gilt are also known to exist.

History


The Golden Wedding Jubilee Medal was instituted by Grand Duke Carl Alexander to commemorate his golden wedding anniversary to his wife Sophie.

The medal was awarded to the guests who celebrated the anniversary in Weimar.

The Gold Medal was only conferred upon royal guests.

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