Description

This is considered the most prestigious and rare of all German awards. The "Goethe Medaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft" was founded in 1932 to reward outstanding service during the Goethe centennial. It was initially intended to be a one-time award, but President Hindenburg retained it as a national award and this practice was continued by Hitler. The medallion is in genuine silver measuring 2 3/4 inches in diameter and has the profile of Goethe on the obverse and the name "Goethe on the right. On the reverse is the stylized national eagle over the inscription "Für Kunst und Wissenschaft" or ("For Art and Science"). Engraved around the outer edge is the inscription that translates to: "Founded by Reich President von Hindenburg 1932. The Berlin sculptor Hanisch-Concee was responsible for the design of the medallion and his signature is found immediately under the neck of Goethe. The proof mark on the edge is "835 PR ST. MB". This stands for the 835 silver designation and the Prussian State Mint. Unpolished condition. This medal is unissued and not named around the perimeter.

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