Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Skånska Diving Company

Engraver:
F. Schmahlfeld
Year:
1875-1881
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
53 mm
Obverse:
A bird in flight surrounded by a wreath.
F SCHMAHLFELD FEC
V CHRISTESEN
Reverse:
The word 'Priset' is surrounded by a wreath. There is a space above meant to hold '1', '2', or '3' to indicate the place of the award recipient.
SKÅNSKA-DUFSKJUTNINGS-SÄLLSKAPET.
Priset
References:
Numismatiska meddelanden #205

Created by Fr. Schmahlfeld who was employed by jeweler V. Christesen in Copenhagen as the emblem of the Skånska Diving Company. The Skånska Diving Company was founded in Lund in 1875 and dissolved shortly after 1881.