Medal for Merit, Loyalty, and Allegiance in Silver

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  • Medal for Merit, Loyalty, and Allegiance in Silver Obverse
  • Medal for Merit, Loyalty, and Allegiance in Silver Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    1835
  • remarks
    There were 100 medallions produced, but only 12 awarded.

Physical Description


A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears a crowned "H" within a wreath of oak leaves tied with a bow at the bottom. The reverse bears a crowned coat of arms encompassed by the inscription "FUER VERDIENST ANHÄNGLICHKEIT U. TREUE" (for merit, loyalty, and allegiance). On a loop for suspension on a green and red striped ribbon.

History


The Medal for Merit, Loyalty, and Allegiance was instituted by Duke Heinrich of Anhalt-Köthen in 1835. The medal was conferred upon court and civil servants who rendered long, loyal, and extraordinary service.

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  • Price

    $700 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: H Rev: FUER VERDIENST ANHÄNGLICHKEIT U. TREUE

  • Size

    30mm

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