Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Agriculture Exhibition Award Medal

Engraver:
Lea Ahlborn
Year:
1862
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
51 mm
Obverse:
A horse stands behind a cow which is laying on the ground. To the right is a plow and a beehive on a table. To the left in the background is a barn and a smoke stack. To the right in the background is a forest.
FLIT OCH FÖRKOFRAN FOSTERLÄNDSK VINNING.
LEA AHLBORN.
Reverse:
A wreath enclosing an inscription in 4 lines.
CALMAR LÄNS NORRA HUSHÅLLNINGS SÄLLSKAP.

This medal was made to be presented to winners of agricultural exhibitions. This particular medal is inscribed on the edge with 'MJV BRONS 1954'.