French Agricultural Medal 1879 Prize Plaque Vintage Trophy Award 25072410

French Agricultural Medal

This French agricultural medal from 1879 represents authentic rural French heritage, awarded at a regional agricultural competition celebrating livestock breeding excellence. The cast metal plaque honors the longstanding tradition of farming competitions that defined French countryside culture throughout the 19th century.

The ornate plaque displays raised text reading "CONCOURS REGIONAL DE L'OUTILLAGE RACE PARTHENAISE ET SES DERIVES TAUREAUX 2E PRIX" within elaborate baroque-style scrollwork borders. The weathered metal surface shows natural oxidation and aged patina characteristic of 145-year-old foundry work. Fine relief detailing demonstrates the quality craftsmanship typical of French metalworking from this period.

Measuring 35.5cm x 25.5cm (14" x 10"), this substantial French agricultural medal displays honest wear consistent with its age, including surface patination that enhances its historical character. The original mounting loop remains intact, allowing for display purposes. The aged surface and natural oxidation confirm its authentic 19th-century origins.

This historical piece serves as compelling decor for farmhouse interiors, French country collections, or agricultural heritage displays. Such regional competition awards represent important documentation of France's rural past and make valued additions to vintage trophy collections.

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