Anna-Luise Merit Medal

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SKU: 02.SBS.0118.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

  • Anna-Luise Merit Medal Obverse

Estimated market value:

$850 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Bury & Leonhard, Hanau
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: VERDIENST UMS VATERLAND AL 1918
  • Size
    39x42mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Anna-Luise Merit Medal is attributed to Thies & Johnson, Catalog 1, November 21-22, 2014. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/TJ_A01_097_128.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A finely pebbled oval medal, constructed of silver. The obverse features the crowned and intertwined monogram ‘AL’ with the date ‘1918’ underneath, as well as the circular inscription ‘VERDIENST UMS VATERLAND’ (‘for merit to the fatherland’) and two oak branches at the bottom, all in between two raised lines. The reverse is smooth and blank. On a loop for suspension, on a blue ribbon with narrow yellow edges. 23 grams.

History


The Anna-Luise Merit Medal was instituted on February 19, 1918 by Prince Günther of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and Sondershausen on the birthday of his wife, Princess Anna-Luise. The medal was conferred upon women who rendered exceptional patriotic service during the First World War. Women were awarded for services such as caring for wounded soldiers and veterans.

It was originally planned that the award would consist of two classes, but it was later decided that it would be comprised of a single class.

The Silver Medal was awarded 98 times to female citizens of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen.

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