Medal for 50 Years of Reign, in Gold

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SKU: 02.SAX.0124.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$4,300 USD

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Estimated market value:

$4,300 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Inscription
    Rev: ERNST HERZOG VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG 3.AUGUST 1903
  • Size
    32mm
  • Version Remarks
    This award is very rare. Only 18 were awarded. The company P. Meybauer manufactured gilt specimens without a stamp cutter's mark after 1918.

Physical Description and Item Details


A smooth circular medal with a raised border, constructed of gold. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Duke Ernst. At the neck is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘M. HASEROTH’. The reverse features the inscription ‘ERNST HERZOG VON SACHSEN-ALTENBURG 3. AUGUST 1903’. On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon with broad white side stripes.

History


The Medal for 50 Years of Reign was instituted by Duke Ernst I to commemorate his 50th ruling year. The medal was was only conferred on August 3, 1903, the day of its institution, and it was awarded to members of the ducal court, civil servants, the officers and non-commissioned officers of the 8th Thuringian Infantry Regiment No. 153, and others who were close to the court.

A small number of Gold Medals were awarded to members of royalty. The Gold Medal was only awarded 18 times.

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