Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Valkyrian

Engraver:
Erik Lindberg
Year:
1906
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
45 mm
Obverse:
Initials AAB inside a decorative shield surrounded by a wreath of roses.
AAB
ƎL
Reverse:
Side view of the yacht Valkyrian sailing. Name of the ship is at the bottom inside of an oval with a sea shell at the base and surrounded by sea weed.
VALKYRIAN 1897-1906
References:
Numismatiska meddelanden, Volume 17, Part 1, page 278 (Plate 104, no. 4)
Ulla #54

This medal was made for Axel August Bruman in 1906. It commemorates a yach called the Valykrian. Listed as extremely rare (RRR).