German Awards - Anniversary Memorial to Adjutants

The anniversary memorial sign to adjutants was presented on March 13, 1917 by the Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the government, the Badge of Honor in iron was established on the same day. This memorial sign was received by the military retinue of the Grand Duke and officers close to him. The anniversary memorial sign is one of the rarest awards of the Grand Duchy. According to W. Sauer, there are only 55 of them. Due to rarity, there are many copies and collectibles. Handed copies appear extremely rarely, usually in registered auction houses. Other features include no manufacturer's markings, a curved needle on a wide hinge post and a wide counterhook.

Lying, oval, openwork working sign made of gilded bronze. At the back is a curved transverse pin with a response hook.

Front side:

• The edge is formed from a dense wreath, oak foliage on the left, laurel foliage on the right.
• The wreath in the upper part passes into the large ducal triple crown.
• The gap in the crown is finely punctured.
• At the bottom, the wreath is held inward by a curly brace.
• A bracket with a flattened border and a recessed number - 25 - on it.
In
• a closed, openwork midfield between the upper and lower edges,
• interwoven and decorated letters - E - L -.

Downside:

• The back panel is smooth, gilded and polished without a manufacturer's designation.
• Horizontally curved pin with a wide response hook.