Decoration for Art and Science, II Class

SKU: 02.BRU.0118.102.01

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  • Decoration for Art and Science, II Class (with crown) Obverse
  • Decoration for Art and Science, II Class (with crown) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    1908

Physical Description


An ovular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears the bust of the duke encompassed by the inscription "CAROLVS D G DVX BRVNSVIG ET LVNEBVRG", within a border of laurel leaves. The reverse bears the image of a horse within an ovular border inscribed with "DEM VERDIENST IN KUNST VND WISSENSCHAFT" topped with a crown. On a loop for suspension.

History


The Decoration for Art and Science was founded on April 25, 1908 by Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg, while he was acting as Regent of Brunswick. The decoration was conferred upon individuals in recognition of their achievements in the realms of art and science. The II Class decoration was issued with a crown from 1912 to 1918.

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Versions

  • Price

    $1,500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: CAROLVS D G DVX BRVNSVIG ET LVNEBVRG Rev: DEM VERDIENST IN KUNST VND WISSENSCHAFT

  • Size

    50x38mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $1,500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: CAROLVS D G DVX BRVNSVIG ET LVNEBVRG Rev: DEM VERDIENST IN KUNST VND WISSENSCHAFT

  • Size

    65x34mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version was first awarded in 1912.

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