Austria, Imperial. A Poetic Achievement Award, C.1820 certificate_of_authenticity constructed in silvered zinc

constructed in silvered zinc

in black case with purple interior

the other with dual screwbacks

Ian Fraser (black and white reproduction photograph

gilt wear evident on the Partisan Cross

Austria, Imperial. A Poetic Achievement Award, C.1820 certificate_of_authenticity constructed in silvered zincA round silver medal; the obverse depicting a rightward facing portrait of Maria Theresa, circumscribed by her name and title; the reverse inscribed Proemium studii poetici (Latin The Study of Poetry); on a loop for suspension featuring a collectors tag on the reverse; measuring 39. 30 mm in diameter; weighing 29. 0 grams; in overall very fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world