Awards of Germany - Silver Medal "For Merit" Prince Adolf Georg 1885
Medals with the image of Prince Adolf George were established on the occasion of his 25th birthday.
Medals were awarded in 2 classes in gold and silver. The stamps were made by medalist Wilhelm Kullrich.
Merit medals were minted at the mint in Berlin. The medal shown is the 2nd form of merit medals awarded only in Schaumburg-Lippe. She, as before, was granted for special services to the prince and the land.
Silver medal with border. On top is a convex eye with a ribbon ring.
Front side:
- Along the edge is a circular pearl thread, after which it is rewritten :
- - ADOLF - GEORG - PRINCE - K - SCHAUMBURG - LIPPE -
In the - center is a portrait of Prince Adolf George.
Downside:
- Along the edge is a circular pearl thread, after which it is rewritten :
- - FOR - FIDELITY - AND - MERIT - open at top 1/5.
In the - center is a round shield on top with a large crown worn.
In - a round shield there is a pointed coat of arms with the Lippa rose.
- This is surrounded by 3 nettle leaves and 3 nails in the corners of the shield.
Tape:
blue 40 mm wide, white edges 1.5 mm, red side stripes 11 mm.
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Obverse: Silver Medal "For Services to Prince Adolf Georg" 1885
Reverse: Silver Medal "For Merit to Prince Adolf Georg" 1885
Established:
November 21, 1885 Prince Adolf Georg
Data:
- Material: Silver
- Size: 32mm
- Weight: About 26g
estimated collector price:
260 – 280 €