French Agricultural Prize Plaque 1913 Lyon Livestock Competition Award 11032513

French Agricultural Prize

This authentic French agricultural prize plaque represents a significant piece of rural French heritage from 1913. Awarded at the Concours Hippique du Rhone du Sud Est in Lyon, this commemorative plaque celebrates the livestock competitions that were central to French agricultural life in the early 20th century.

The oval bronze plaque displays raised lettering in French, announcing Prix des Classes and Prix Speciaux awards. The weathered bronze surface shows the distinctive patina of age with traces of verdigris adding to its authentic character. The craftsmanship reflects the importance of these agricultural competitions, featuring carefully molded text and decorative beaded borders typical of period French metalwork.

Measuring 23.5cm x 14cm / 9.25 inches x 5.5 inches, this substantial plaque retains its original hanging loop and shows honest wear consistent with its century-plus age. The bronze has developed natural oxidation over decades, creating the characteristic green-brown patina visible across the surface. Text remains clearly legible despite the surface weathering.

This French agricultural prize plaque would make an excellent addition to collections of French rural antiques or historical agricultural memorabilia, displaying the rich tradition of French livestock competitions.

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