This medal subsequently became 3. The Medal for Women's Merit was established on February 2, 1907 by Duke Karl Edward and December 24, 1907. The medals were in the tradition of already 1869 Duke Ernst II. Medal "For Women's Merit." She was classy and awarded silver. On the front was an image of the Duchess Alexandrina. After the death of the Duchess, this medal, on January 29, was continued by the Duchess Victoria Adelheid. After its foundation in 1907, the medal in the 2nd grade was equipped with a gilded portrait of Duchess Victoria Adelheid. For Christmas of that year, the silver medal shown here was supplemented. The date of the award was December 31, the birthday of Duchess Victoria Adelheid. The 1st class was a gold-plated medal with a knocked out crown and was awarded only for exceptional services and possession of a gold medal for at least 10 years. The 2nd class was a gold-plated medal without a crown. A silver medal was awarded for the female merits of an employee of the estate, that is, maids and maids who were at least 45 years old and who had the corresponding merits. In addition, the medal can be awarded for more than 30 years of service in the same family. Work experience of 25 years was considered insufficient. Face seal by L. H. Lauer, Nuremberg. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. III, 1999.
Silver medal with raised border. On top is a parallel eye with an elongated ribbon ring for wearing on a female loop.
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Front: Silver Medal for Women's Merit
Reverse: Silver Medal for Women's Merit
Awards of World War II