Description: WW1 German State of Saxony Bronze Friedrich August Medal 1905-1918 This award was donated on 23 April 1905 by King Friedrich August III for meritorious achievements. The honorees had a rank from sergeant down to soldier or were equal to these ranks as civilians. From April 8, 1910, women could also be awarded. For services in the war, the same ribbon clasps as the Carola Medal were awarded from 22 May 1916. For women, this consisted of horizontal oak leaves and for men rectangular with rounded corners. On each of them the inscription - World War 1914/16 -.The medals were made of bronze. In 1918, medals made of copper-plated iron were awarded.The medals were minted from 1905-1907 by Scharffenberg in Dresden. From 1908 onwards, the medals were minted by the Royal Saxon Mint in Muldenhütten. Until 1918, 240,750 bronze medals and 11,500 medals in (bronzed) iron were minted there. The dies were made by Max Barduleck , medalist of the Saxon State Mint.Round medal made of bronze with border. At the top a small spherical eyelet with a band ring.Front:In the middle, the ornate letters – F – A – R – above them a crown.The letters are surrounded by a laurel wreath that is double-tied at the bottom.Back:In the middle the two-line inscription: – Friedrich August- – Medal –Above and below on the edge formed ornaments from the diamond wreath of the Saxon coat of arms.Band:Volume 1 Peace Ribbon: yellow 35 mm wide, margins 2.5 mm, side stripes black 5 mm, middle stripe black 2 mm.Volume 2 War band: yellow 36 mm wide, margins 4 mm, side stripes light blue 5 mm.
Price: 65 USD
Location: Seabrook, Texas
End Time: 2024-09-20T00:09:22.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: Germany
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
