Merit Medal in Gold

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SKU: 02.BRE.0103.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$400 USD

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Estimated market value:

$400 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Christian Lauer, Nuremberg; Wilkens & Söhne, Bremen
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Obv: DER SENAT D. FREIEN HANSESTADT BREMEN Rev: DEM VER-DIENSTE
  • Size
    43mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal constructed of gold. The obverse bears the image of a seated youth holding a Victoria in one hand. Below and between the legs of the seated youth is the inscription "DEM VERDIENSTE" (for merit). The reverse bears the crowned coat of arms of Bremen being held at each side by a lion. Below the coat of arms is the inscription "DER SENAT D. FREIEN HANSESTADT BREMEN" (the senat of the free Hanseatic city of Bremen). On a loop for suspension, on a half red and half white ribbon. Measuring 43mm in diameter.

History


The Merit Medal was established by the Senate of Bremen on December 2, 1902. It was awarded at the discretion of the Senate. There are no definite award stipulations.

Seven Merit Medals in Gold were awarded from 1902 to 1915, four of which were given as grand prizes at trade exhibitions.

In 1928, the Merit Medal was conferred upon the crew of the aircraft “Bremen”. The medals can be found with and without the stamp "H.HAHN/FEC". The medal was awarded until 1976.

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