German Awards - Medal for Fidelity in Labor 2. Form of King George 1902

For the first time in the kingdom of Saxony, honorary badges for workers and servants were established by King Albert in 1875. These were unbearable 52 mm silver medals. There are 2 different reverse side inscriptions. "FOR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE" AND "FOR LOYALTY IN WORK." In 1894, a portable medal was introduced by ministerial decree. It was handed over along with the document. Markey was cut by Max Bardulek of Dresden. From 1894 to 1903, medals bore the portrait of King Albert. This medal replaced the 1st uniform of wearable medals with the image of King Albert. Medals were received by workers and servants who, from the age of 25, continuously served for 30 years in the same official respect and worked unquestioningly and loyally. After the accession to the throne in 1902, the front side was made with the image of King George. The stamps were made by Max Bardulek, an engraver on a Saxon state coin in Dresden. Due to the short reign, these medals are the rarest of the 3 versions. About 3,000 were issued. Source: Nemmergut, German Orders and Insignia until 1945, vol. III, 1999.

Round silver medal with raised border. On top is a convex eye with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

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• center a portrait of Frederick Augustus III facing right.
• Along the edge is the inscription: - GEORGE - KING - VON - SAXONY -
• On the neck section, small - M.B. - Max Bardulek (stamper).

Downside:

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• round oak-leaved wreath is tied crosswise along the edge above and below.
• In the nested field font 4 lines - FOR - FIDELITY - AT WORK -

Tape:

• green 34 mm wide.

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