Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Baltic Exhibition in Malmö

Engraver:
Erik Lindberg
Year:
1914
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
60 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Gustaf V facing left.
GUSTAF·V·SVERIGES·KONUNG
ERIK LINDBERG
Reverse:
Four women carrying bags of fruit. Around them is a ring with the coat of arms of Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Russia. At the bottom is the coat of arms of Malmö.
BALTISKA·UTSTÄLLNINGEN MALMÖ ÅR·1914
References:
Ulla #131

The Baltic Exhibition was held in Malmö, Sweden from May 15, 1914 through October 4, 1914. The event showcased the industry, art and culture of Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Russia — the four countries then bordering the Baltic Sea.

There were 3150 examples of this medal minted in bronze.