Service Medal for Art and Science, Type II, in Gold

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SKU: 02.SBS.0104.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2,500 USD

  • Service Medal for Art and Science, Type II, in Gold Obverse
  • Service Medal for Art and Science, Type II, in Gold Reverse

Estimated market value:

$2,500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: KARL GÜNTHER FÜRST Z. SCHWARZB. SONDERSHAUSEN Rev: FÜR VERDIENST U. KUNST U. WISSENSCHAFT
  • Size
    30mm
  • Version Remarks
    16 were awarded.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Service Medal for Art and Science, Type II, in Gold is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 47, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_225_256.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of gold. 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 VERDIENST U. KUNST U. WISSENSCHAFT’ (‘for merit in art and science’), surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. On a loop for suspension, on a dark blue ribbon.

History


The Medal for Art and Science was first instituted in 1858 by Prince Günther Friedrich Carl II. The medal was conferred upon citizens of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen in recognition of exceptional service in the field of art or science.

The Type II medals were instituted on December 7, 1889 by Prince Karl Günther. The medals feature the portrait of a young Prince Karl Günther on the obverse.

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