Goethe Medal for Art and Science

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  • Goethe Medal for Art and Science (2nd pattern) Obverse
  • Goethe Medal for Art and Science (2nd pattern) Reverse
  • Goethe Medal for Art and Science (2nd pattern) Reverse
  • Goethe Medal for Art and Science (2nd pattern) Rim Detail
  • Goethe Medal for Art and Science (2nd pattern) Rim Detail

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    March 22, 1932
  • remarks
    The most reliable account states that 467 medals were conferred. Un-named medals exist. The value of the medal depends greatly on who the recipient was. The 2nd pattern was also issued in Gold grade, however, thus far no evidence exists that any were awarded.

History


The Medal was originally instituted to reward German citizens during the Goethe Centenary (1932), but it was continued as a national award by President Paul von Hindenburg, as well as Adolf Hitler. The decoration was conferred upon individuals in recognition of meritorious achievements in the fields of art and science.

The first model of this medal does not feature a swastika on the reverse.

The reverse of the second model features a swastika in a laurel wreath, which is held in the talons of an eagle.

The name of the recipient was engraved along the rim of the medal.

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Versions

  • Price

    $2400 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Rim: [RECIPIENT'S NAME]

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  • Price

    $3000+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GESTIFTET VOM REICHSPRÄSIDENTEN VON HINDENBURG 1932/FÜR KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT Rev: GOETHE Rim: [RECIPIENT'S NAME]

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    Better known recipients command higher prices.

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    $2400 USD

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