German Awards - Order of Merit for Science and Art 2. Form 1905

The order was established on July 30, 1873 and September 19, 1875 by the Duke of Anhalt Frederick I (1871-1904). This order was a replacement for the medal for art and science, awarded until 1869. In 1875, the Order of Merit was annexed to the Home Order and stood in the rank between the Knight's Cross 2. Class and Gold Medal of Merit. Persons were awarded in recognition and encouragement of excellent and special achievements in the field of science and art.
Shown here 2. The uniform was redesigned and presented as a single-class award from 1905 to 1912. In 1912, the order became 3-classic, 1st class somewhat larger from gilded bronze, 64 mm x 38 mm. 2nd grade is equal to the 2nd presented here. Model in gilded bronze. The 3rd class was awarded silver in the same size as the 2nd class. Awards were subject to return after the death of the carrier. As 2. The form remained until 1911 105 awards . As 2. Since 1912, 25 classes have been received by citizens of Anhaltina. In addition, there are benefits for foreigners that cannot be accurately determined. Estimated from 75 to 100 awards. Источник: Gerd Scharfenberg, Die Orden und Ehrenzeichen der Anhaltischen Staaten 1811 - 1935, 1999.

Oval badge of honor made of gilded bronze. The edge is formed from a dense circular laurel wreath, 4 times tied with a ribbon. Front and back with an oval central shield. A large gold crown is attached on top. A ribbon ring passes through the imperial crown apple.

Front side:

• The oval median shield has a wide, depressed margin.
In
• a closed field, a slightly curved oval. It has an ornamented letter - F - in Gothic form.

Downside:

• Oval central part with a wide written ring. On this are elevated on a smooth base:
• - FOR - SCIENCE - AND - ART - bottom 6-ray star.
In the surrounded
• field is the Saxon-Anhalta coat of arms. (claimed coat of arms
)
• Divided perpendicularly, on the left - half of the eagle, on the right - a transverse strip of the coat of arms of Saxony with a diagonal diamond crown.

Tape:

• Tape 1 to 1912:38 mm width dark green, side strips 8 mm dark red
• Tape 2 since 1912: width 30 mm dark green, side stripes red/white 3 mm each.

Obverse: Order of Merit for Science and Art 2. Form 1905

Reverse: Order of Merit for Science and Art 2. Form 1905

Established:

July 30, 1873 and September 19, 1875 by Duke Frederick I.
2. Model 1 January 1905 by Duke Frederick II.

Awarded:

1905 – 1918

Data:

• Material: Bronze gilded
• Size: 58mm x 34mm, 22mm x 18mm crown
• Weight: 27.5g

estimated collector price:

500 – 550 €

OEK Number:

66