Medals in the field of art and science were established by Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst on April 16, 1902. This was done in an amendment to the decree of January 25, 1896 under the Grand Duke Karl Alexander. After Wilhelm Ernst entered the government, the medals were redesigned and expanded to 3 classes. Medals were awarded for outstanding achievements in art and science. The 1st class was an oval medal with a laurel wreath of gold. Second and third. The class was represented by round medals with a laurel wreath of gilded silver and silver, respectively. The stamp carver was the Berlin medalist and sculptor Arthur Kruger. The medals were struck in Weimar by court jeweller Theodore Müller.
The award for achievements in science and art dates back to 1822 in the Grand Duchy. Grand Duke Karl Friedrich instituted the Doctarum Frontium Praemia medal in gold, silver and bronze. On August 25, 1892, Grand Duke Charles Augustus established the Medal for Art and Science in 2 classes. 1st grade was henceforth oval and gold. The 2nd class was equal to the Medal of Merit under Grand Duke Charles Augustus from 1857 to 1892. The inscription on the back of both classes read only - Merit - Grand Duke Karl Alexander on January 25, 1896 established a medal - Merit in Art.
The Arts and Sciences Medals are one of the most rare awards of the Grand Duchy. 1 class was awarded only 7 times. 2nd grade was only 20 times, and the 3rd shown here. 26th grade. Medals were to be returned in case of promotion or death of the awardee, which was to increase the rarity.
Round silver medal with raised border. They are surrounded by a raised, plastic and dark laurel wreath. The latter is wrapped from the sides 2 times with a tape, from below it is wrapped twice with the side flying ends of the tape. Above is a regular eye with a ribbon ring.
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Medal "For Art and Science" 3rd class 1902
Medal "For Art and Science" 3rd class of 1902
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