Medal of Civil Merit in Bronze

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SKU: 02.HSD.0112.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,400 USD

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    Estimated market value:

    $1,400 USD

    Attributes

    • Country
      Germany
    • Composition
      Bronze
    • Inscription
      Obv: LUDWIG IV GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN
    • Size
      42mm

    Physical Description and Item Details


    A circular medal with a raised border, constructed of bronze. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Grand Duke Ludwig IV with the circular inscription ‘LUDWIG IV GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN’. Below the neck is the stamp cutter’s signature ‘J. RIES’. The reverse features a wreath of laurel on the left and oak leaves on the right, tied at the bottom by a ribbon, open at the top, with a crossed sceptre (left) and sword (right) behind a crown in the centre. On a loop for suspension, on a white ribbon with a broad red centre and narrow light blue side stripes.

    History


    The Medal of Civil Merit was founded by Grand Duke Ludwig IV and was primarily conferred upon individuals who rendered outstanding service to the Grand Duchy of Hesse.

    Recipients were not limited to citizens of Hesse, and the medal could be conferred upon both men and women.

    The Bronze Medal was awarded to 14 recipients.

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