German Awards - Silver Medal "For Merit to Frederick II." 1908

After Frederick II took office. As Grand Duke in 1907, merit medals were made with new emblems. Merit medals, which had been produced by that time, were awarded with the image of the respective ruler. The first award in this form took place in 1810 by the Grand Duke Karl Friedrich. Prior to this, there were civil medals of merit of margraves. From 1908 to 1912, medals were made of silver. During World War I, numerous non-commissioned officers and soldiers were awarded medals, and thus the production was silver plated from war metal. The stamp was carved by Professor Rudolf Mayer in Karlsruhe. Medals in silver were awarded about 3050 pieces. In total, more than 100 thousand medals were awarded.

Round silver medal without raised border. Above is a wide angel-like handle for stretching the tape.

Front side:

• Left-facing chest portrait of Frederick II in uniform.
• Along the edge is the inscription: - FRIEDRICH - II - GRAND DUKE - VON - BADEN -
• Next to the collar are small letters - R - M - (postmelschneider Rudolf Mayer)

Downside:

• Surrounded by an oak wreath font 2 lines - FOR - FOR MERIT -

Tape:

Volume 1 World Ribbon: Yellow 36 mm.

Volume 2 Military merits: 36 mm yellow, white edges 2 mm, side stripes 10 mm, red middle stripes 12 mm.