Erich Ladenburg medal of honour of the Breslau / Wroclaw University 1909 front Erich Ladenburg medal of honour of the Breslau / Wroclaw University 1909 back
Erich Ladenburg medal of honour of the Breslau / Wroclaw University 1909 photo
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Erich Ladenburg medal of honour of the Breslau / Wroclaw University

1909 year
Gilding metal plated bronze - 55 mm
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Award medals › Scholastic, academic and scientific awards
Year
1909
Composition
Gilding metal plated bronze
Diameter
55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#397916
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tree bearing fruit with roots at bottom, rising sun in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
-OTTO:VON:BAEYER-
GESTIFTET:VON:PROFESSOR: LADENBURG
BRESLAU:A:D: MCMIX

Engraver: Theodor von Gosen

Comment

Poellath 1911 179, Slg. Strieball 2037, Sakwerda 5

 

The medal was financed every three years together with a cash prize from the interest on a capital of 25,000 marks and was awarded in gold to doctors and private lecturers in physics or chemistry. The award ceremony took place on June 14th, the anniversary of Ladenburg's death.