Award medal - for furthering horse breeding - Gustaf V 2nd portrait; zinc ND
| Zinc | 27.5 g | 43.5 mm |
| Location | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustaf V (1907-1950) |
| Type | Medals › Award medals |
| Years | 1940-1949 |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 27.5 g |
| Diameter | 43.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#426036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Young horse standing, facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÖR HÄSTAFVELNS FRÄMJANDE
L · A ·
PRISBELÖNING
Translation:
For furthering horse breeding
Prize reward
Engraver: Lea Ahlborn
Edge
Plain with Incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPORRONG&CO Z
Unabridged legend: SPORRONG&CO zink
Translation: SPORRONG&CO zinc
Comment
In order to encourage the improvement of horse breeding, King Oscar II issued a decree on the first of November 1872, stating that a special reward medal should be awarded by Stuteri överstyrelsen (stud farm executive board) at annual meetings, to owners of proven young horses, who were considered worthy of being awarded a prize
When Sporrong minted these medals, they were awarded in their round boxes.
Weight typically varies between 27 to 28 g.
