Medal for cycling competition, at Sighișoara (Schassburger), 1899
Also known as: Medalie pentru concurs de ciclism, la Sighișoara (Schassburger), 1899
Record status
Individual type · partial
Medal for cycling competition, at Sighișoara (Schassburger), 1899 is held by Brașov County History Museum. Museum description: obverse: In the middle of a laurel wreath, the legend „2 Km./ RECORD-FAHREN/ SCHÄSSBURGER/ RADFAHRER-VEREIN/ 22/V.
1899”. In the upper part, a bicycle in the middle of two laurel branches. Below, attached by two small chains, a decorative cartouche with the inscription „1. Preis”, attached to the medal with two small chains. Linear circle on the edge.; reverse: Symbolic composition – a female figure standing, holding a laurel wreath above cyclists. Linear circle on the edge. In the upper part, an attachment system with a pin.; shape: Circular The museum record gives measurements total length= 8.5 cm; diameter: w=4.5 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; silver; plating
- Dimensions
- Ltotală= 8,5 cm; diametru: l=4,5 cm
Identification
- Europeana id
- /2048047/Clasate_6c84745a266445cd8e6df39bddbf87de
- Museum object name
- Medalie pentru concurs de ciclism, la Sighișoara (Schassburger), 1899
- Holding institution
- Brașov County History Museum
Catalogue references
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