Service Medal for Agriculture, Type II, in Silver
CATEGORY: Version
SKU: 02.SBS.0109.202.01.000
Estimated market value:
Estimated market value:
A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Duke Karl Günther, with the circular inscription ‘KARL GÜNTHER FÜRST Z. SCHWARZB. SONDERSHAUSEN’. The reverse features the inscription ‘FÜR LANDWIRTHSCHAFTLICHES VERDIENST’ (‘for merit in trade’), surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. On a loop for suspension, on a dark blue ribbon.
On December 7, 1889, Prince Karl Günther created three merit awards for accomplishments in a variety of different fields. The awards included a Service Medal for Art and Science, a Service Medal for Commercial and Industrial Merit, and a Service Medal for Agriculture. The awards were conferred upon citizens who were exceptionally accomplished in one of the aforementioned fields.
The Silver Medal was awarded to six recipients.
Comments
Sign in to comment and reply.
COMMUNITY
ACCOUNT
Scroll Top
