Belgian Silver Medal Hainaut 1911 Concours de Canton Cattle Breed Improvement

Obverse

Reverse

Ribbon

Photo 4

Very Fine (VF). Moderate wear on the cow's high points. Hairline scratches in fields. Natural grey patina. Minor rim nick at 3 o'clock. Suspension loop intact. All text fully legible. Weighs 44.1g confirming silver composition.

About This Object

Material: Silver (unmarked, 44.1g)Diameter: Approximately 45-50mmWeight: 44.1 gramsYear: 1911Country: Belgium (Hainaut province)Obverse: Cow in profile, ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE / AMÉLIORATION DE LA RACE BOVINE / KONINKRIJK BELGIË / VERBETERING VAN HET RUNDER RASReverse: HAINAUT / CONCOURS DE CANTON / 1911 within wreath borderSuspension: Original loop intactCondition: Very Fine (VF)

Specifications

• Object: Medal
• Era: 1910-1919
• Origin: Belgium
• Material: Silver
• Originality: Original
• Dimensions: Approximately 45-50mm diameter
• Marks: Engraver signature near cow's rear leg (likely J.P. DILLEMANS)