Merit Medal

GSL000 Verdienstmedaille

  • Medal was instituted by Prince Adolf Georg on 25 October 1869.
  • Medal was awarded for special services to the Prince and Princely House.
  • Medal was awarded in two classes: gold and silver.
  • I type 1869-1877.


  • II type 1885-1890.
  • Medal was instituted by Prince Adolf Georg on 21 November 1885 in honor of the 25th anniversary of his reign.


  • IV type 1893-1905.
  • Medal was instituted by Prince George in 1893.


  • V type 1905-1914.
  • Medal was instituted by Prince George on 30 June 1905.


  • VI type 1914-1918.
  • Medal was instituted by Prince Adolf II on 23 February 1914.


  • Medal of Merit with clasp for Long Service in the Fire Brigade (Verdienstmedaille mit Bandschnalle für langjährige Feuerwehrdienste).
  • Medal was instituted by Prince George on 28 June 1905.
  • Medal was awarded to members of the volunteer Fire Brigade who had distinguished themselves uninterruptedly for at least 25 years through loyal and useful service.


Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe