Anhalt, Duchy. An Order of Art and Science, c.1880

(Verdienstorden für WIssenschaft und Kunst) Instituted 30 July 1873. Type I. An ovular shaped medallion encompassed by rays constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse centre bears the cipher “F” encompassed by a border with the inscription “HERZOG VON ANHALT”, the reverse bears “FÜR WISSENSCHAFT UND KUNST” encompassed by an open ended wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, with crown suspension, measuring 33.76 mm (w) x 49.38 mm (h), with green and crimson ribbon, very fine.