German Awards - Medal of Merit in Bronze by Friedrich Franz II.

The Medal of Merit of the Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II was established in three stages on February 28, 1859 without canceling the Medal of Merit (Honest Man and Good Citizen), established by his predecessor. The medal was awarded to civilians and military persons without observing the rank for good and faithful services for the benefit of the Grand Ducal House and the Fatherland. Further for individual special glorious deeds and for outstanding achievements in science, art and trade. 2 versions of the medal were made. The first series, awarded until 1872, with the bald head of Friedrich Franz II with a cheek and mustache. Bronze medals were gilded. In the cervical department of manufacturers - W.KULLRICH F. -. The second series was awarded until 1918 and depicts an arsonist with a strong beard. In the fields of manufacturers - KULLRICH - (without F.and W.). The bronze medals were no longer gilded, but had a light bronze tone. Source: J. Nimmergut, Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen bis 1945, vol. II, 1997.

Round bronze medal with raised border. A parallel eye with a small jumper is attached to the medal from above. Double elongated band ring passes through eye.

Front side:

In the
• center of the picture is a portrait of Friedrich Franz II.
• It's with a bald head and pastries and moustaches.
• Along the edge is the inscription: - FRIEDRICH - FRANZ - GRAND DUKE -
• - V. - MECKLENBURG - SCHWERIN -.
• In the cervical area, small - U. KULLRICH F. -

Downside:

• At a short distance from the edge, a densely wrapped oak-deciduous wreath.
• On the ribbon wrapped in a wreath, the inscription deepens:
• - PER -/- AS -/- PERA -/- AD -/- AS -/- TRA - House motto.
• (The Hard Way to the Stars)
• In the included field there are 2 lines - DEM -/- MERIT - below them is a horizontal stroke.
In the
• center of the stroke is a quadrilateral placed on top.

Tape:

• Width 35 mm, side stripes light blue/yellow/light blue 2 mm each, central stripes red 23 mm.

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