The obsolete German legal concept Kranzgeld (literally "wreath money") is heart balm (see breach of promise) rewarded as compensation to a woman of "immaculate reputation" if a man broke off his engagement (or caused it to be broken off e.g.
The outdated German legal concept Kranzgeld, which means "wreath money," corresponds to a consolation prize (as in breach of promise) given to a woman with an "immaculate reputation" when a man cancels the engagement or initiates its termination.