Civil Merit Medal in Gold, Medium, Type I (1811)
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SKU: 02.BAD.0101.107.01.000
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A circular medal constructed of gold. The obverse bears the bust of Margrave Carl Friedrich with the inscription "CAROL. FRID. MAGN. D. BAD. D. ZAERINGIAE. 1810". The reverse bears the image of "Badenia", holding a laurel wreath in one hand and her other resting on a griffin. There is no suspension.
The Civil Merit Medal was introduced in 1769 under Margrave Carl Friedrich (Charles Frederick). It was conferred upon civil officers of lower rank who rendered long and faithful service. It was also awarded to private citizens who distinguished themselves in the arts or industry, as well as to individuals who provided assistance in life threatening situations.
Initially, the medal was not meant to be worn. This changed towards the end of the 18th century.
In 1796, a new stamp was created based on a medal that was introduced for the 50th anniversary of Margrave Carl Friedrich’s reign. The obverse featured the effigy of Carl Friedrich.
The 1811 medal has a similar obverse, but the reverse shows the female patron of Baden, the “Badenia”, holding a laurel wreath in one hand and resting her other hand on a griffin.
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