Anhalt, Duchy. A Medal For 50 Years Of Faithful Service, C.1900 Auction face plate maker marked "CARL

face plate maker marked "CARL BAMBERG FRIEDENAU" and numbered "No 4900"

in the original cover

73mm(w) x 63

and of very fine quality with crisp details

leather liner exhibits normal wear

Anhalt, Duchy. A Medal For 50 Years Of Faithful Service, C.1900 Auction face plate maker marked "CARL(Denkzeichen fr 50 Jahre Diensttreue). Instituted 12 May 1864 by Duke Leopold IV. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a central monogram of Leopold IV, topped by a royal crown, within a laurel wreath, the reverse with an inscription of FR FUNZIGJHRIGE DIENSTTREU (FOR FIFTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE), unmarked, measuring 32. 29 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 8 grams (inclusive