The Gold Medal of Merit shown here is the 2nd type, delivered by C. F. Zimmerman between 1917 and 1918. The first type was made by Karl Busch in Hanover. The difference between the Zimmermann type is its smaller thickness and, above all, the lack of a stamp cutter signature in front and behind. Medals are slightly different from the drawing and lighter. The Gold Medal of Merit was established along with the Silver Medal of Merit on May 25, 1888 by Prince Voldemar. The Medal of Merit was awarded for remuneration and recognition of special merits, many years of faithful service and commendable deeds. Domestic and foreign citizens such as civil servants, courtiers and military personnel were awarded. The first award took place in October 1888 to the Prussian gendarmes on the occasion of the visit of the emperor. To better characterize military merits, Prince Leopold IV established. 1906 - gold and silver crossed swords on a ribbon. The stamp was made by Emil Weigand, a medalist at the Royal Prussian Mint in Berlin. The medals were made by court jeweler Karl Busch in Hanover. The latter produced from 1888 to 1917. The Berlin company Sy & Wagner made medals for private needs. From 1888 to 1918, a total of 173 gold medals of merit were awarded. Source: Rainer Schwark, order and badge of honor of the principality of Lippe Detmold 1778-1933, works of the Lipp Land Museum, vol. VI, 2005.
Round medal in gilded silver. The princely crown is movably attached along the upper edge, the gaps between which are filled (filed). A ribbon ring passes through the imperial crown apple. On the ring of the tape stamps - SILVER.
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Obverse: Gold Medal of Merit 1888 Type 2
Reverse: Gold Medal of Merit 1888 Type 2
Awards of World War II