Spendenmedaille - Baustein 177er Dresden

Issuer Germany (1871-1948)

Type Military medals

Mints Staatliche Porzellanmanufaktur

Obverse

Square with regimental number, flanked by two golden trowel shapes, with legend surrounding

Lettering: BAUSTEIN 177er DANK DRESDEN 1921

Reverse

A reclining figure, wrapped in a flag/banner, with sword stuck in ground, golden rays shining behind. Date range above. Crossed sword logo of Meissen porcelain mfg. below.

Lettering: 1914 - 1918

Basic Information

Category Exonumia

Ruler Weimar Republic (Wikidata)

Technique (Gold plated)

Orientation medal

Demonetization Yes

References

Scheuch I #364r

Physical Characteristics

Composition Porcelain (white)

Weight 7.8 g

Size 38 mm

Thickness 4 mm

Shape Round

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

BAUSTEIN 177er DANK DRESDEN 1921

Reverse Lettering

1914 - 1918

Comments

This was a tribute medal to honor the 177th Infantry Regiment of Dresden, Saxony, Germany for their service during WWI. Suspected VERY LOW mintage. Many variants exist.