Obverse: Wedding Gold Medal 1879 2. That is sick
Reverse: Wedding Gold Medal 1879 2. That is sick
- Material: Bronze gilded
- Size: 29mm x 34mm, crown 12mm x 14.5mm
- Weight: approx. 17.5g
This medal was established on the occasion of the golden wedding of William I and his wife Augusta by the king and emperor William I on June 11, 1879. William, being a prince, on June 11, 1829 married Augusta Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, daughter of Grand Duke Karl Friedrich. Their children were Friedrich Wilhelm (Frederick III) (1831-1888), his successor as emperor, since 1858 married to Victoria of Britain and Ireland and Louise (1838-1923), the future wife of Frederick I, Grand Duke of Baden.
The medal was awarded in 3 classes. 1st class, gilded with an enamel ring, was awarded to guests and relatives. 2nd class, gilded without enamel, was issued to duty officers and officials. 3rd class, oxidized with copper received other personnel.
The stamp was made by Friedrich Wilhelm Kullrich. Separately soldered crowns were supplied by Sy & Wagner.
Award numbers are for 1st class of 100 pieces, for 2nd class of 175 pieces and for 3rd class of 100 pieces.
Round medal made of gilded bronze. The front side with a soldered, gilded imperial crown. Above, behind the crown, a wide tuberous ear for stretching the ribbon.
Front side:
Downside:
Tape:
Obverse: Wedding Gold Medal 1879 2. That is sick
Reverse: Wedding Gold Medal 1879 2. That is sick