Awards of Germany - Gold Medal of the Order of Ludevig 1850 - For services

The general badge of honor was established on September 25, 1843 by Ludwig II. established as a civil badge of honor. It was no longer issued until his death in 1848. His son Ludwig III. November 14, 1849 awarded the medal his portrait and statutes. Silver medals of merit awarded since the beginning of 1849 have been named since the Universal Badge of Honor. Since that time, Grand Duke Ludwig III. also awarded gold honorary civilian medals. On February 22, 1853, they were provided with statutes and then called the "Medal of Merit of the Order of Ludevig," and then the "Gold Medal of the Order of the Grand Duke of Hesse Ludevig." On October 25, 1859, silver merit medals were added to the Statute. Persons without a special title were awarded for excellent merit, commendable deeds and exceptional achievements. Various advantages differ in the inscription on the reverse. The following inscriptions are known: - FOR COURAGE -, - FOR FIFTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE -, - FOR MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE -, - FOR MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE -, - FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE - and - FOR MERITS -.

Round medal made of gold with a border. Above is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

In the
• center of the picture is a portrait of Louis III.
• Around the edge is the inscription: - LUDWIG - III - GRAND DUKE - BACKGROUND - HESSE -
• Under the cervical part is a die-cutter - C. VOIGHT -.

Downside:

• Central 2-line inscription: - FOR -/- MERIT -
• Surrounded by a round wreath, tied from below with a double loop.
• Oak leaves on the right, bay leaves on the left.

Tape:

black 36 mm wide, edging 1 mm, side stripes red 8.5 mm.

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