Prince Ferdinand's Wedding Medal, in Silver (stamped "A.SCHARFF")

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SKU: 02.BGR.0110.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Attributes

Country

Bulgaria (Kingdom)
Makers

Rothe & Neffe, Vienna
Composition

Silver
Inscription

Obv: ФЕРДИНАНДЪ I. КНЯЗЬ БЪЛГАРСКИЙ. МАРИЯ ЛУИЗА БУРБОНСКА ПРИНЦЕССА ПАРМСКА Rev: ВѢРNОСТЪ N ПОСТОЯNСТВО 8. АПРИЛИЙ 30. АПРИЛИЙ 1893
Size

32mm
Image Licensing

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History

This medal was established by Prince Ferdinand I in commemoration of his marriage to Princess Eléonore on April 8, 1893.

The medal was conferred upon guests of the wedding ceremony, as well as Bulgarian civil servants and Officiers.

Each grade has a version with, and a version without, a surmounting Imperial crown with flying pendilia.

The design of the medal was created by A. Scharff, and his name is stamped on the obverse medallion.

The obverse inscription translates to “Ferdinand I Prince of Bulgaria Maria Louisa Bourbon Princess of Parma.”

The reverse inscription translates to “Loyalty and Courage 8th of April, 30th of April.”

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