Merit Medal, Type III, Civil Division, in Gold

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SKU: 02.SXW.0106.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$600 USD

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Estimated market value:

$600 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: CARL ALEXANDER GROSSHERZOG VON SACHSEN Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE
  • Size
    36mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of gold. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of a young Grand Duke Carl Alexander with the circular inscription ‘CARL ALEXANDER GROSSHERZOG VON SACHSEN’. Below the neck is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘HELFRICHT F.’. The reverse features a wreath of oak leaves, cross-tied at the top and bottom by a ribbon, with the inscription ‘DEM VERDIENSTE’ (‘for merit’) in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a black ribbon with a yellow inner and green outer border on each side.

History


The Merit Medal was originally instituted by Grand Duke Charles Augustus, and it was awarded in recognition of distinguished civil service to the grand duchy.

The Type III medals were redesigned by Grand Duke Carl Alexander and featured his young portrait on the obverse.

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