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xshift Pillar of the Community United States 2669 Posts	Posted 07/08/2009 12:09 pm Hi all, I'm not even sure this falls into the "medal" category. It's large, nearly 3 inches in height, and very heavy. The dates near her feet read 1227-1927. Anyone have any information on it? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 07/08/2009 9:10 pm That is what is known as a plaquette medal. I do not know much about it other than being able to recognize the medal type. If no one else can help you with it, I know of an ebay seller who specializes in art medals. You may want to try contacting him, ID is radray. I have won a few medals from him in the past couple years and he seems to be a friendly and knowledgeable fellow. Report this Post to the Staff
xshift Pillar of the Community United States 2669 Posts	Posted 07/08/2009 10:25 pm Thanks, Biokemist.. if nobody else pipes up, I'll try to find that ebay seller and see if he knows. Thanks for the lead Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 07/09/2009 09:54 am Leitmeritz is in Bohemia, where it gained city status in 1227. I would presume that 1927 is the 600th anniversary of that event. The design looks like art deco, and that would seem to agree with the 1927 anniversary date. Pretty piece. Report this Post to the Staff
chrisild Pillar of the Community Germany 1238 Posts	Posted 07/10/2009 08:18 am Quote: I would presume that 1927 is the 600th anniversary of that event. Add 100, and I agree. Actually the text at the bottom says that - LEITMERITZ 700 JAHRE STADT. The place (Litomerice, CZ) had a significant German language population in the early 20c, which would explain the German inscription. As for what is depicted, see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:L...quare_03.jpg Christian Report this Post to the Staff
xshift Pillar of the Community United States 2669 Posts	Posted 07/13/2009 8:33 pm Ah great.. thanks to you two, as well Very interesting! Report this Post to the Staff
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