GERMANY. The 3rd Reich. For 500 years of tradition of horse racing in Germany. Silver 990 medal (1936). H. Schwegerle, medalist.
Obv: MÜNCHEN HAUPTSTADT DER BEWEGUNG / 500 JAHRE / DEUTSCHE / RENNEN.
Horse galloping left; above, coat of arms. Artist's signature below legend.
Rev: Horseman of 1436 standing right shaking hands with horseman of 1936 standing left.
Hasselmann 368.
Official commemorative medal of the city of Munich due to the largest german horse race for the "Brown Ribbon of Germany" in 1936. Extremely rare! Only 65 pieces were minted in silver.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 24.89 g.
Diameter: 40 mm.