Medal for Civil Merit, in Silver

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SKU: 02.SXC.0101.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$750 USD

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Estimated market value:

$750 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: ERNST HERZOG ZU SACHSEN COBURG UND GOTHA Rev: DEM VERDIENSTE
  • Size
    39mm
  • Version Remarks
    This award is extremely rare.

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal with a raised border, constructed of silver. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of Duke Ernst with a laurel wreath on his head, with the circular inscription ‘ERNST HERZOG ZU SACHSEN COBURG UND GOTHA’. Below the neck is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘F. HELFRICHT FEC.’. The reverse features an oak leaf wreath, tied at the bottom by a ribbon, with the inscription ‘DEM VERDIENSTE’ (‘for merit’) above a crown in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a green ribbon.

History


The Medal for Civil Merit was introduced on January 30, 1835 by Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The Medal was primarily conferred upon artists in recognition of civil merit.

The medal was established in three grades: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Both wearable and non-wearable medals were issued.

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