Golden Wedding Jubilee Medal, in Silver

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SKU: 02.SXW.0118.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

  • Golden Wedding Jubilee Medal, in Silver Obverse

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Berlin Medal Mint of L. Ostermann
  • Composition
    Silver
  • 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. The obverse features the left-facing portraits of Grand Duke Carl Alexander and Grand Duchess 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.

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 Silver Medal was conferred upon important and high ranking guests, such as commanding officers.

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