Awards of Germany - Gold Medal of the Order of Ludevig 1894 - For faithful service

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. Since 1894, medals for the merits of the Order of Ludevig have been worn by the effigy of the Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig. Gold medals were made of gilded silver. Various advantages differ in the inscription on the reverse. The following inscriptions are known: - FOR FIFTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE -, - FOR MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE -, - FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE - AND - FOR MERIT -.
Silver medals "For Merit" of the Order of Ludevig and the General Badges of Honor coincide in coinage, height and weight. The difference lies in the order ribbon. The silver medal "For Merit" is awarded on a black ribbon with dark pink side stripes. Ribbon to the General Badge of Honor in light blue with red side stripes.

Round medal of gilded silver with a border. Above is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

• Portrait of Ernst Ludwig looking left
• The inscription turns around the edge: - ERNST - LUDWIG - GRAND DUKE - VON - HESSEN -

Downside:

• Central 3-line inscription: - FOR -/- FIDELITY -/- SERVICES -
• Surrounded by a round wreath, tied from below with a double loop.
• Oak leaves on the right, bay leaves on the left.

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Gold Medal of the Order of Ludevig 1894 - For faithful service

Gold Medal of the Order of Ludevig 1894 - For faithful service

Established:

September 25, 1843 by the Grand Duke Ludwig II.
October 25, 1859 added a silver medal "For Merit"
1894 Change of front line with Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig

Awarded:

1894 – 1918

Data:

• Material: Silver gilded
• Size: 33mm
• Weight: about 14-15g

estimated collector price:

180 – 200 €

OEK Number:

796