Merit Medal "MITESCVNT ASPERA SAECLA", in Silver

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  • Merit Medal "MITESCVNT ASPERA SAECLA", in Silver Obverse
  • Merit Medal "MITESCVNT ASPERA SAECLA", in Silver Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    1814
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Verdienstmedaille MITESCVUNT ASPERA SAECLA'.

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Duke Carl August. In the shoulder area is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘ANDRIEU F.’. The reverse features a wreath of wheat ears, roses, and flowers, tied multiple times by a ribbon, with the inscription ‘MITESCVUNT ASPERA SAECLA’ (‘mild turn rough times’) in the centre. Initially, medals were not wearable. As of 1820, the medals featured a loop for suspension, on a red ribbon.

History


The Merit Medal, Type I was instituted by Duke Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach in 1814. It was awarded on the ribbon of the Order of the White Falcon and was reserved for general merit. The medal did not have to be returned after the recipient’s death, however, the family was not allowed to sell it. It could be returned to the Saxon order chancellery in exchange for the material cost.

During the designing process, several medals with different reverse inscriptions were produced. Some of those featuring the inscription ‘MITESCVNT ASPERA SAECLA’ were awarded.

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  • Price

    $700 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Rev: MITESCVNT ASPERA SAECLA

  • Size

    40mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    50 were produced. A variant exists that features the inscription 'MITESCVUNT ASPERA SAECLA' on the obverse and the inscription 'CAROLV...

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