Germany Awards - 1918 Golden Wedding Commemorative

A commemorative badge for the royal couple's golden wedding was instituted on 20 February 1918 by King Ludwig III and presented on the same day. This memorial sign was received only by the general and adjutant wing on duty, as well as officers and dignitaries of the court state commanded for the celebration. Very few commemorative signs came to the ceremony. The fringing and middle coin stamps no longer exist. The project was developed by Professor V. George and minted at the Munich Mint.
February 20, 1868 Ludwig III married. and Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria-Este in Vienna's Hofburg.
The golden wedding took place on February 20, 1918 at the Munich residence. Church and school celebrations were part of the celebration, as well as worship at court. The royal couple also visited the cathedral. On the occasion of the golden wedding, the royal couple donated 10 million marks to charity. It was supposed to create a fund.

Oval, openwork working badge of honor made of dark bronze. In the center is a gilded oval medal made of zinc. At the back is a vertical pin.

Front side:

• The edging consists of laurel branches tied from below and on the sides.
• Above is a wavy ribbon with a raised edge.
• On it are the numbers of the year: on the left - 1868 - on the right - 1918 - above it is the royal crown.
• The gilded middle medal is soldered 4 times and has a pearl rim.
In
• the field one after another are portraits of the royal couple facing to the right.

Downside:

• The icon is half-worked. The middle coin is smooth and gilded.
• Vertically - a pin.