Cycling competition medal, 50 km, 1898
Also known as: Medalie concurs de ciclism, 50 Km,1898
Record status
Individual type · partial
Cycling competition medal, 50 km, 1898 is held by Brașov County History Museum. Museum description: obverse: In the middle of a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon, columnar inscription in four lines, “50 Klm/ B.d.R./ a.d.s.L.U./ 1898”.
In the upper part, a loop to which a small chain is attached; obverse: on it, decorated with a laurel wreath, a plaque with the legend, “MEISTERFAHRER” (Champion).; reverse: The reverse of the medal is smooth, while that of the loop has stamped in a rectangular frame the inscription “ABEL/ Wien IV”.; shape: Circular; ribbon: bordeaux red The museum record gives measurements L of plaque = 3.8 cm; total L = 8 cm; diameter: D=4 cm.
These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- casting; engraving process
- Dimensions
- L plăcuță = 3,8 cm; L total = 8 cm; diametru: D=4 cm
Identification
- Europeana id
- /2048047/Clasate_f69790e64c6348238f3be598ce73a75f
- Museum object name
- Medalie concurs de ciclism, 50 Km,1898
- Holding institution
- Brașov County History Museum
Catalogue references
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