Crown Princess Carola Medal, Type II, in Gold

SKU: 02.SXK.0103.103.01

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  • Crown Princess Carola Medal, Type II, in Gold Obverse
  • Crown Princess Carola Medal, Type II, in Gold Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    September 17, 1892
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Goldene Carola-Medaille’.

Physical Description


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of gold. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Queen Carola wearing a tiara, with the circular inscription ‘CAROLA KOENIGIN VON SACHSEN’. Below the neck is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘M. B.’. The reverse features the inscription ‘GESTIFTET ZUM 25JÄHRIGEN BESTEHEN DES ALBERT-VEREINS IN SACHSEN 1867-1892 FÜR HILFREICHE NÄCHSTENLIEBE’ (‘Instituted on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Albert Society in Saxony 1867-1892 for helpful benevolence’) half-encircled by two rue leaf branches. On a loop for suspension, on a yellow ribbon with side stripes that are black on the inside and light blue on the outside.

History


The Carola Medal was founded on September 17, 1892 by King Albert and Queen Carola on the 25th anniversary of the Albert Association.

The medal was awarded to men and women of Saxony for special merits in the field of charity in war or peace times. This medal was awarded in gold, silver, or bronze.

Type I medals were awarded between 1871 and 1892, to volunteer nurses for merit in their training during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. This was an internal award provided by the Albert Society, and is listed here for completeness.

Type II medals were awarded between 1892 and 1915. A total of 46 gold, 1,000 silver, and 1,000 bronze medals were awarded.

In 1915, the reverse text of the inscription was changed, and the anniversary notice was removed. From 1915, it was allowed to wear the medal without the ribbon, and medals that were awarded for merit during a war were given special recognition by means of a ribbon clip.

Type III medals were awarded between 1915 and 1925. A total of 6 gold, 300 silver, and 860 bronze medals were awarded.

The Type II Gold Medal was made of four ducats of gold. 46 were awarded.

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Versions

  • Price

    $2,800 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: CAROLA KOENIGIN VON SACHSEN Rev: GESTIFTET ZUM 25 JÄHRIGEN BESTEHEN DES ALBERT-VEREINS IN SACHSEN 1867-1892 FÜR HILFREICHE NÄCHSTENLIEBE

  • Size

    28mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    46 were produced.

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  • Price

    $750 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: CAROLA KOENIGIN VON SACHSEN Rev: ALBERT-VEREIN IN SACHSEN 1867-1892

  • Size

    28mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The purpose of this variant is unknown.

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