Civil Merit Medal in Silver

SKU: 02.HSK.0102.101.01

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  • Civil Merit Medal in Silver Obverse
  • Civil Merit Medal in Silver Reverse

Attributes

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

Physical Description


A circular medal with a raised border, constructed of silver. 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.

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  • Price

    $850 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: WK II Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE UM DEN STAAT

  • Size

    35mm

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