German Awards - Gold Medal "For Merit in the Field of Science, Art, Industry and Agriculture" 1853

The Medal of Merit for Science, Art, Industry and Agriculture was established on May 21, 1853 by Grand Duke Ludwig III. donated. The medal was awarded in gold and silver. Persons who received true and excellent merits in these areas were awarded. In addition, the award should serve as an incentive for carriers to follow. The seal on the front side was made by Karl Friedrich Voigt, who at that time worked as the chief engraver and court medalist in Munich. After death, the medal was subject to return. The front sides of the medals were changed 2 times each after the new Grand Duke took office. Grand Duke Ludwig IV. On June 8, 1889, a government order was issued, on the front side of which his portrait was to be depicted. His successor, Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, effected the change with his portrait in 1894. The rules and statutes were adopted by both successors. On August 2, 1902, only the uniform of wearing the gold medal was changed. Now it was worn around the neck. A fundamental change was the division and redevelopment of medals on June 4, 1904. Currently, separate medals have been awarded for merit in the field of art and science, as well as in the field of agriculture and trade of various designs. Gold medals for the merits of the first coinage are a rarity. Two notable porters were Albert Wagner as court goldsmith of Prussia and court medallier Schnitzspan of Darmstadt. Both are very famous order makers.

Round gold medal with raised border. Above is a regular eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

In the
• center of the picture is a portrait of the Grand Duke Ludwig III.
• On the margins is the inscription: - LUDWIG - III - GROSHERZOG - VON - HESSEN -.
• Under the cervical region are small: - C. VOIGT -.

Downside:

• Along the edge is a wreath tied from below with a double loop.
• It consists of left laurel foliage and right oak foliage with 7 groups of leaves each.
• In the included field, the 2-line font is DEM -/- VALUES -.

Tape:

36 mm, alternating 5 x red/4 x white 4 mm.

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