German Awards - 1904 Silver Medal of Merit

The Medal of Merit was established on October 1, 1904 by the Grand Duke Adolf Friedrich V of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He was awarded gold, silver and bronze. Persons were awarded for good services in the service of the grand ducal house and country. In addition, the medal was awarded for loyalty in the profession and other outstanding and commendable actions. Medals were awarded only 10 years during the reign of Adolf Friedrich V. After taking office, his successor Adolf Friedrich VI. since 1915, new medals of merit began to be made with the image of the new Grand Duke. Silver medals are known with and without silver epaulettes next to the eyelet. Источник: Peter Ohm-Hieronymussen, Die Mecklenburg-Strelitzer Orden und Ehrenzeichen, 2000.

Round medal with raised border. Above is a soldered ordinary eye with a ribbon ring. Next to the eyelet on the rim are silver stamps - 990 -.

Front side:

In the
• center, on a smooth background, the letters - A - F - are intertwined.
• (Initials of Duke Adolf Friedrich) Above it is a free-floating crown.

Downside:

• Central on a flat background 2-line raised font: - FOR -/- FOR MERIT -.

Tape:

• Width 29 mm, side stripes light blue/yellow 4.5 mm each, central stripes red 10 mm.

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