Small Antique Dog Kennel Club Medal, German, Cast Metal, Dachshund, Edwardian

This is an antique dog kennel club medal. A German, cast metal Dachshund breed award in carry case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. The Deutscher Teckel-Klub is the German kennel club for the loveable Dachshund, or as it's colloquially known, the sausage dog. Formed in 1887, and currently headquartered in the Western city of Duisberg, the club awarded medals for the best of breed. Established in 1778 in the titular Bavarian town of Schrobenhausen, the Carl Poellath Mint and Stamping Works is one of Germany's leading mints. Specialists in club medals and uniform badges, their clients include Bugatti and Lufthansa; historically, the company created commemorative coins for events including the 1936 Summer Olympics. Fascinating cased dog medal for the Dachshund Club's Berlin branch Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Quality cast metal presents light grey tones and minimal tarnishing Appealing relief, capturing the club title and the dog's distinctive profile Maker's mark to rear for C. Poellath Schrobenhausen Presented within a small carry case, with lightly aged appearance We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote. Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation. Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help. Our Ref: 24599