Service Medal for Art and Science, Type I, in Gold, Small
SKU: 02.SBS.0103.102.01
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Attributes
Physical Description
A smooth circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of gold. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of Duke Günther Friedrich Carl II, with the circular inscription ‘GÜNTHER FRIEDRICH CARL II FÜRST Z. SCHWARZB. SONDERSH.’, with a small five-sided star at the bottom. The reverse features the inscription ‘FÜR VERDIENST U. KUNST U. WISSENSCHAFT’ (‘for merit in art and science’), surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. On a loop for suspension, on a dark blue ribbon.
History
The Medal for Art and Science was first instituted in 1858 by Prince Günther Friedrich Carl II. The medal was conferred upon citizens of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen in recognition of exceptional service in the field of art or science.
The obverse of the Type I Small Gold Medal features the portrait of Prince Günther Friedrich Carl II.
Versions
$2,000 USD
Gold
Obv: GÜNTHER FRIEDRICH CARL II FÜRST Z. SCHWARZB. SONDERSH. Rev: FÜR VERDIENST U. KUNST U. WISSENSCHAFT
30mm
22 were awarded, all as non-wearable specimens. Specimens in silver gilt and bronze gilt are known to exist.
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