Commemorate a significant milestone in modern German history with this historical medal celebrating 30 years of the Federal Republic of Germany and the political figures associated with its post-war foundation. Issued in 1979, the medal marks three decades since the establishment of West Germany in 1949 and reflects the political reconstruction that followed the Second World War.
The medal features portraits of Theodor Heuss, Konrad Adenauer, and Kurt Schumacher, three prominent figures in the early political history of the Federal Republic. Presented in its original fitted Happin & Webb London case, this piece combines mid-20th-century historical subject matter with a traditional presentation format.
MEDAL DETAILS:
Country: Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)
Commemorative Year: 1979
Occasion: 30th Anniversary of the Federal Republic of Germany
Historical Period: Post-war Germany
Type: Political and Historical Commemorative Medal
Finish: Silver-Plated, as described
Featured Figures: Theodor Heuss, Konrad Adenauer, and Kurt Schumacher
Packaging: Original Happin & Webb London Fitted Presentation Case
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS:
The medal portrays three influential figures connected with the early political development of West Germany. Their portraits commemorate the people and political traditions associated with the country’s democratic reconstruction after 1945.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
The Federal Republic of Germany was established on 23 May 1949, following the adoption of its Basic Law. Theodor Heuss became its first federal president, while Konrad Adenauer served as its first chancellor. Kurt Schumacher was a leading Social Democratic politician and an important figure in the opposition during the republic’s formative years.
The 30th anniversary in 1979 provided an opportunity to reflect on the establishment of West Germany’s democratic institutions and the political debates that shaped its early decades.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Commemorative medals provide a tangible record of political anniversaries and the individuals associated with them. This example brings together three prominent figures from the early Federal Republic and preserves their memory in a presentation piece from the late 20th century.
COLLECTOR’S APPEAL:
• Commemorates 30 years of the Federal Republic of Germany
• Dated to the 1979 anniversary
• Features Theodor Heuss, Konrad Adenauer, and Kurt Schumacher
• Silver-plated finish, as described
• Supplied in its original fitted Happin & Webb London presentation case
• Suitable for collections of German history, political memorabilia, and modern commemorative medals
A distinctive historical collectible reflecting the political foundations and democratic development of post-war West Germany.
