Merit Medal, Type I, in Gold

SKU: 02.SXW.0104.101.01

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Attributes

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

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of gold. 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 oak leaves, tied at the bottom by a ribbon, with the inscription ‘CAROLVS AUGVSTVS MAGNVS DVX SAXONIAE’ (‘Carl August Grand Duke of Saxony’) 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.

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Versions

  • Price

    $1,000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Rev: CAROLVS AVGVSTVS MAGNVS DVX SAXONIAE

  • Size

    40mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    25 were produced.

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