elverno Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 1811 Establishment of the Landesmuseum Joanneum, Austria 47mm One of the nicest, and heaviest medals I've acquired in recent years. This medal either celebrates the establishment of the University / Museum or is a prize medal for the same. Could a German speaker give me a stab at translating the three pieces of text and a guess on the purpose of the medal? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I love the reverse with the tree, the shield, and the young boy talking to the woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 That´s a fine specimen! I suppose this one don´t fulfill the essential requirements of your "cheap but fun" category. IOANNEUM GESTIFTET D : 16 IUL 1811 = Johanneum, founded on 16/07/1811. GESCHICHTE DER STEIERMARK = History of Styria SIE LEHRE DICH / DER VAETER WERTH / ZU SEYN = It (the history of Styria) may teach you to be worth (compared) to your forefathers / ancestors. My attempt for the purpose of the medal, the message should be like: "See what your ancestors had to fight and work for the establishment of the province of Styria and make the conclusions for your necessary actions and efforts." Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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