German Awards - Duke Ernst Medal with Ribbon Loop 1914

The medal, originally presented by Duke Ernst I on September 16, 1906 for his 80th birthday, was decorated with the image of Duke Ernst II from August 1, 1909. Continued to be awarded. During the reign of Ernst I, silver gilded medals were also awarded in very small numbers. Duke Ernst II. Only silver medals were awarded.
The seal on both medals belongs to Max Haserot. For military merits, 2 crossed swords were worn on the ribbon. Since 31.08.1915, a ribbon loop with the number of the year - 1914 was granted to the medal. It was awarded to persons who earned money in the war in the field of social security and nursing. For particularly outstanding services, the medal was awarded a silver crown. Duke's retinue in the war received a ribbon circulation of 3 oak leaves with numbers of the year - 1914/15. The following combinations are possible: crown and no crown ribbon loop, crown and no crown swords, and oak leaves with and without crown. Source: Badge of Honor of the Duchy of Saxony-Altenburg..., catalog for the 2003 exhibition, castle and museum of playing cards of Altenburg.

Round silver medal. Above is a wide transverse eye. The tape is pulled through the eye and loop of the tape.

Front side:

• Starting at the bottom edge, in the center is a portrait of Ernst II, facing right.
• The rest of the edge up is bounded by a pearl cord.
• Next is a wide ring, which is bounded by a line inside.
• The ring between the pearl cord and the line bears the inscription:
• - ERNST - II - DUKE - VON - SAXE-ALTENBURG -.

Downside:

• Along the edge along the pearl cord. Subsequently, a narrow, reversible laurel wreath.
• On this 8 small 5-petal roses each at the same distance.
• The central decorated letter is E - with a small Roman 2 - II - in the lower arch.
• Above the letter is a free-floating crown.

Tape:

• blue 30 mm wide, edges 2 mm, side stripes yellow 6 mm each.

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Front: 1914 Duke Ernst Ribbon Loop Medal

Reverse: Duke Ernst Medal with Ribbon Loop 1914

Established:

September 16, 1906 by Duke Ernst I.
August 1, 1909 with the image of Duke Ernst II.

Awarded:

1915 – 1918

Data:

• Material: matte silver, silver
• Size: 33mm, tape loop 10 x 27mm
• Weight: About 17g, ribbon loop about 3g

estimated collector price:

180 – 200 €

OEK Number:

2613