1890s, Austria. Association of gardeners of Krems. Bronze Medal.
Reference: KM-6. Mint Place: Vienna Mint Year: ca. 1870s-1890s Medallist: Josef Christlbauer (1827-1897) Condition: Light colorful toning, otherwise XF-AU! Denomination: Award Medal (Verdienstmedaille) - Association of gardeners and garden enthusiasts of Krems and the surrounding area (Verein der Gärtner und Gertenfreunde für Krems und Umgebung). Material: Bronze Weight: 42.67gm Diameter: 50mm
Obverse: Female togate figure standing left facing, holding a bunch of flowers and a wreath. In front of her on the ground is a watering can, at her sides are two potted plants and in background is a cultivated fruiting pear tree. Legend: * VEREIN DER GÄRTNER U. GARTENFREUNDE FÜR KREMS U. UMGEBUNG
Reverse: Vertical olive-branch beneath inscription ("for merits"). Legend: DEM VERDIENSTE
CHRISTELBAUER, JOSEPH CHRISTIAN (Austr.). Contemporary Viennese Die-sinker and Medallist, born in 1820, † 20. August 1897.