Germany Awards - Government 25th Anniversary Gold Commemorative Medal

This commemorative medal was established on May 22, 1896 by Duke Frederick I. On the same day he turned 25 years old. The award was made personally by the duke to his chosen circle of persons. Silver and gold (silver gilded) medals were awarded. Silver medals were awarded to court and state officials, duty officers of the Dessau garrison and servants. The gold medal was intended for principalities and other dignitaries close to the duke.
The medal was established in 1867 by Duke Leopold IV. The medal project was created by Professor Otto Lessing from Berlin in honor of his 50. The stamp cutter was Schulz at the Royal Mint in Berlin. A gold medal is a rarity because it was awarded only sparingly. In the year of foundation, only 16 copies were handed over. Other sources confirm another 20 awards. Silver matt has about 680 awards.

Round medal of gilded silver with a raised border. Then inside along the edge is a circular pearl thread. Above is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

In the
• center is a portrait of the duke in uniform with an order buckle.
• Duke with an upper lip and beard.
• (Uniform of the Ankhalta Infantry Regiment No. 93)

Downside:

Sitting in
• the center on a pedestal is a crowned female figure with outstretched arms.
• She is wearing a wool dress with a cape draped over debtors.
In
• open hands, she holds 2 figured shields with annual numbers on them.
• On the left is the number of the year - 1871 -, on the right is the number of the year - 1896 -.
• On a pedestal at the feet sit 2 naked children's figures who arrange a laurel garland.
• On the pedestal there is an inscription - that - 22 - May -. Below it is a palm branch.
• Behind the left shoulder, another figure looks like a young man.
• She holds a palm branch in her right hand, and a right trumpet standing behind her head in her left.

Tape:

• Width 30 mm, side stripes silver-green 2.5 mm each, middle stripes pink.

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