Friedrich August Medal, in Silver (with clasp, for males)
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SKU: 02.SXK.0105.101.01.002
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Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “WELTKRIEG 1914-1916” clasp, the obverse with a central wreathed monogram of King Friedrich August III, the reverse with an inscription of “FRIEDRICH AUGUST MEDAILLE”, within a wreathed of stylized oak leaves, unmarked, measuring 28.48 mm in diameter, weighing 15.8 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.
A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver. The obverse features the crowned and intertwined monogram ‘FAR’, surrounded by a laurel wreath that is open at the top and tied by a ribbon at the bottom. The reverse features the inscription ‘FRIEDRICH AUGUST-MEDAILLE’ with three adorned rue leaves each at the top and bottom. On a loop for suspension. When awarded in times of peace: on a yellow ribbon with a narrow black centre stripe and broad black side stripes. When awarded in times of war: on a yellow ribbon with light blue side stripes.
The ribbon features a clasp with rounded edges, with the inscription 'WELTKRIEG 1914-16'.
The Friedrich August Medal was instituted by King Frederick August III. It was conferred for meritorious service upon civilians and military personnel with any rank between Sergeant to Soldier.
As of April 8, 1910, the Friedrich August Medal could be awarded to females. When the medal was awarded to women it was worn on a bow ribbon.
The medals awarded for merit in wartime were also awarded with a clasp reading "WELTKRIEG 1914-16". The clasps conferred upon women were shaped like an oak leaf, and the clasps conferred upon men were rectangular-shaped with rounded corners. The clasps are identical to those worn on the Carola Medal.
From 1905 to 1907, the medals were manufactured by G. A. Scharffenberg in Dresden, and from 1908 to 1918, the medals were manufactured by the Royal Saxon Mint in Muldenhütten. In September 1918, the medals came from electroplating bronzed iron. The following month, it was approved that aluminum, iron, or zinc could be used, due to a lack of copper.
The obverse presents the cypher FAR, while the reverse presents the inscription FRIEDRICH AUGUST MEDAILLE surrounded by a laurel wreath. From 1908 to 1918, a total of 90,402 medals were minted by the Saxon mint Muldenhütten.
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