Obverse: Wedding Gold Medal 1879 3. That is sick
Reverse: Wedding Gold Medal 1879 3. That is sick
- Material: Copper dark patinated
- Size: 29mm x 34mm, crown 12mm x 14.5mm
- Weight: About 15g
Gold Wedding Medal 3. the class was issued to the court staff of the lower ranks. Medals are made of dark oxidized copper and are as rare as 1st class. Only 100 were minted.
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.
The stamp was made by Friedrich Wilhelm Kullrich. Separately soldered crowns were supplied by Sy & Wagner.
Minting numbers are indicated for the 1st class of 100 pieces, for the 2nd class of 175 pieces.
Round medal made of dark tinted copper. Front side with soldered imperial crown. Above, behind the crown, a wide tuberous ear for stretching the ribbon.
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Obverse: Wedding Gold Medal 1879 3. That is sick
Reverse: Wedding Gold Medal 1879 3. That is sick