Faithful Labour Medal

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SKU: 02.ANH.0116.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$85 USD

  • Faithful Labour Medal Obverse
  • Faithful Labour Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$85 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Heinzelmann, Dessau
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: FRIEDRICH HERZOG VON ANHALT Rev: FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT
  • Size
    32mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears the bearded bust of Duke Friedrich I, encompassed with the inscription "FRIEDRICH HERZOG VON ANHALT" (Frederick Duke of Anhalt). The reverse bears the inscription "FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT" (for loyalty in labour) within an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon in a bow at the bottom. On a loop for suspension with a white, green and red ribbon. Weighing 12.6 grams.

History


The Faithful Labour Medal was founded by Duke Friedrich I on April 29, 1895. It was awarded to labourers who had demonstrated patriotism and merit by working for 25 uninterrupted years in their chosen industry. Serving within the military was not seen as an interruption. In 1896, Anhalt and Prussia agreed that Prussian citizens could accept the award. The medal was non-returnable.

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