French Agricultural Plaque 1913 Vintage Competition Award Trophy 11032512

French Agricultural Plaque

This vintage French agricultural plaque from 1913 represents an authentic piece of rural French heritage awarded at regional farming competitions. Such plaques recognized excellence in livestock breeding and agricultural practices, marking achievements in France's traditional countryside culture.

The cast iron construction displays raised French lettering reading "CONCOURS AGRICOLE DE L'AN" followed by "ANNEE 1913" and "POULICHES DE 3 ANS", indicating this French agricultural plaque was specifically awarded for three-year-old fillies. The surface shows a rich reddish-orange patina with weathered bronze-green edges characteristic of aged cast iron exposed to decades of natural oxidation.

Measuring 23.5cm x 14cm (9.25" x 5.5"), this substantial oval plaque demonstrates robust period construction typical of early 20th century French industrial casting. The surface exhibits natural patination and wear consistent with its century-old age, including areas where the original finish has weathered to reveal underlying metal tones.

This authentic competition award would suit collectors of French agricultural memorabilia or vintage sporting trophies, offering historical documentation of France's rural competition traditions.

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