Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Commemoration of Oscar II's 25th Wedding Anniversary

Engraver:
Lea Ahlborn
Year:
1882
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
69 mm
Obverse:
Heads of King Oscar II and Queen Sophia facing right.
OSCAR II SVERIGES OCH NORGES KONUNG·SOPHIA SVERIGES OCH NORGES DROTTNING.
* 1857 6 JUNI 1882 *
LEA AHLBORN
Reverse:
A rough sea with ships sailing. In the middle is a warship sailing to the right. In the background is the Landsort lighthouse.
LYCKLIG FÄRD MOT ÖNSKADT MÅL
VID KONUNGAPARETS SILFVERBRÖLLOP AF DET FEMTIOÅRIGA SVENSKA SEGELSÄLLSKAPET
References:
Olsen p.272

This medal was made to commemorate the 25th Wedding Anniversary between king Oscar II and Queen Sophia. This medal was commissioned by the Swedish Sailing Company.