Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Duchy. An Art And Science Decoration, C.1914 Hold 1869 in Marburg (central Germany)

1869 in Marburg (central Germany)

A French Legion D'Honneur in Gold

On the night of July 6th

extremely fine condition with minor scuffing and age discolouration

and with light patina on the cross

Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Duchy. An Art And Science Decoration, C.1914 Hold 1869 in Marburg (central Germany)(Ehrenzeichen fr Kunst und Wissenschaft) Instituted 1837. Type VI. 1911 1920 Issue. A circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse bears the right facing bust of Duke Charles Edward, circumscribed with CARL EDVARD HERZOG SACHSEN COBURG GOTHA, encompassed by a laurel leaf border, the reverse centre bears the inscription FUR KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT (FOR ART AND SCIENCE) within an octagonal pearled border within an oak leaf border, measuring 32. 59