Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Adam Lewenhaupt

Engraver:
Erik Lindberg
Year:
1931
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
53 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Adam Lewenhaupt facing left.
GREVE ADAM LEWENHAUPT
ERIK LINDBERG
Reverse:
Inscription in 8 lines. There are 7 stars around the inscription. Below is a Cross of Lorraine which is a symbol of Timmermansorden (Timber Order).
DEN AVHÅLLNE HÖVDINGEN DEN HJÄRTEVARME BRODERN DEN SANNE ÄDLINGEN
AV TIMMERMANS ORDEN
5 DEC· 1931
Ulla #317

This medal was commissioned by the Timmermansorden to commemorate Adam Lewenhaupt, a Grand Master of the order.

There were around 150 examples minted in bronze and silver.