Name: 1910's Small Antique Dog Kennel Club Medal
Price: 521 USD
Availability: InStock

Condition Notes: Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less

Description: This is an antique dog kennel club medal. A German, cast metal Dachshund breed award in carry case, dating to … more This is an antique dog kennel club medal. A German, cast metal Dachshund breed award in carry case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

The Deutscher Teckel-Klub is the German kennel club for the loveable Dachshund, or as it's colloquially known, the sausage dog. Formed in 1887, and currently headquartered in the Western city of Duisberg, the club awarded medals for the best of breed.

Established in 1778 in the titular Bavarian town of Schrobenhausen, the Carl Poellath Mint and Stamping Works is one of Germany's leading mints. Specialists in club medals and uniform badges, their clients include Bugatti and Lufthansa; historically, the company created commemorative coins for events including the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Fascinating cased dog medal for the Dachshund Club's Berlin branch
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Quality cast metal presents light grey tones and minimal tarnishing
Appealing relief, capturing the club title and the dog's distinctive profile
Maker's mark to rear for C. Poellath Schrobenhausen
Presented within a small carry case, with lightly aged appearance

Dimensions:
Box Width: 7cm (2.75'')
Box Depth: 7cm (2.75'')
Box Height: 2cm (.75'')

Medal Width: 5cm (2'')
Medal Depth: 0.5cm (.25'')
Medal Height: 5cm (2'') less

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1910's Small Antique Dog Kennel Club Medal

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