Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Kopparbergs County Household Society Award (Large)

Engraver:
Lea Ahlborn
Year:
1880
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
52 mm
Obverse:
A woman in classical dress holds a sickle and sheath of wheat. Behind her are farm tools. Beside her is a shield with a crown and crossed arrows.
STORA KOPPARBERGS LÄNS K. HUSHÅLLNINGS SÄLLSKAP.
LEA AHLBORN
Reverse:
A wreath encloses the inscription.
BELÖNING
References:
Olsen p. 257 (variant)

This appears to be a reward medal for a society in Kopparbergs. This is the larger variant of the medal described in Olsen with a slight design difference on the obverse.