Saxony Friedrich August Medal Accession Number: RELAWM01310

Description

Saxony Friedrich August Medal. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The monogram of Friedrich August 'FA' surmounted by a crown and surrounded by an olive wreath. Reverse: The inscription 'Friedrich August - Medaille' on two lines with a vine scroll at the top and bottom. The medal is fitted with a loose ring suspender and a piece of 37 mm yellow ribbon with a 5 mm light blue stripe near each edge.

Contextual Description

Instituted in 1905 by King Friedrich August of Saxony and awarded to sergeants, other ranks and civilians for meritorious service. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM01310
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Award
Physical Description
Material: Bronze
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
c 1905
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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