Civil Merit Medal in Bronze

SKU: 02.HSK.0102.102.01

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  • Civil Merit Medal in Bronze
  • Civil Merit Medal in Bronze

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    1821
  • remarks
    The German name of the award is ‘Zivilverdienstmedaille'.

Physical Description


A circular medal with a raised border, constructed of bronze. The obverse features the crowned monogram ‘WK’. The reverse features a wreath of oak leaves, tied at the bottom by a ribbon, with the inscription ‘DEM VERDIENSTE UM DEN STAAT’ in the centre (‘for merit to the state’). On a loop for suspension, on a red ribbon.

History


The Civil Merit Medal was founded by Elector Wilhelm II and was conferred in recognition of civil merit.

The medal was conferred upon low-ranking court and civil servants who rendered long and faithful service within a variety of fields, which benefited the citizens of Hesse-Kassel. It could also be conferred for demonstrating bravery when faced with danger.

The medal was awarded from 1821 until 1832, when it was replaced by the Civil Merit Cross.

The Bronze Medal is a non-official grade and it was privately manufactured.

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  • Price

    $725 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: WK II Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE UM DEN STAAT

  • Size

    35mm

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