German Allegoric Deity Medal Diligence & Good Behavior Stuttgart Stallion Shield

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German Allegoric Deity Medal Diligence & Good Behavior Stuttgart Stallion Shield
Striking Details; Exquisitely Depicted Allegorical Creation and Engraving by an Unknown (to Me) Medalist.
Most assuredly ranked up with the Classics; Wyon, Dupre, Pistrucci, and other Master Metal Engravers.
This Piece is an Unnamed Award medal "For Diligence And Good Behavior";
As legend reads on the Reverse: "Für Fleiss und gutes Betragen"
The Reverse Legend is Crowned by a Six-pointed Star; All of which is contained within a Wreath;
Tied at the base, joining the Loral & Oak Branches.
The Obverse (My Favorite side) has a central Allegoric Maiden adorned with Lion Head Shoulder Clasped Roman
Stola or Greek Ionic Chiton; having an under-breast belt, accenting the deity’s anatomy. The seated Divinity has
her arm extended, presenting a Laureate with flowing ribbons. To her side, a Shield with the Arms of Stuttgart.
(Same as associated with Porsche Automotive of Stuttgart, Germany)
The Legend reads: "verein knabenhort Stuttgart"
“Vereim” means an association (Like a Club but more formal)
“Knabenhort” Was used to refer to a Boys Academy, School, or Home for Orphans.
Stuttgart Entered the German Empire in 1871. Stuttgart expanded tremendously over the
last quarter of the 19TH Century. For the First Decade of the 20TH Century Stuttgart flourished.
The upcoming World War I took its toll on the Cultural Growth of Stuttgart.
I believe this Medal to have been minted Prior to World War I.
Furthermore, because of the style and type of wording used, I believe there is a good chance this piece
may have been minted in the 19TH Century; possibly prior to 1871 (But I have No Proof of Mintage year).
I have found references to Verein Knabenhort Stuttgart in books from 1896 through 1910.
However, they are all written in German, which I do not understand.
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