German Meissen Porcelain Medal – Friedrich Schiller University Jena 750th Anniversary (1986)

A vintage porcelain commemorative medal from 1986, celebrating the 750th anniversary of the founding of Jena, Germany.

Jena is home to the prestigious Friedrich Schiller University, and this medal features a portrait of the university’s namesake and renowned German poet, Friedrich Schiller.

The medal is made of brown porcelain and bears the crossed swords mark of the world-famous Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. This makes it a desirable piece for collectors of both Meissen porcelain and university history.

The medal comes in its original two-tone yellow and white presentation box.