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CZECHOSLOVAKIA. Jan Kolda/Neurology Bronze Medal, 1972. GEM UNCIRCULATED.

Diameter: 60mm; Weight: 86.44 gms. By V. A. Kovanič. Commemorating the life of the comparative anatomist and professor. Obverse: ANATOMIA FUNDAMENTUM MEDICINAE, view of a human brain from the top; Reverse: AKADEMIK JAN KOLDA 1895–1958, bust left. Edge: Plain. Brown-bronze surfaces, with a great matte nature. Highly interesting anatomical type.

A comparative anatomist and professor, Jan Kolda passed away on 29 November 1958 in Doubravník. His lengthy career can be best summed up by fellow veterinarian and professor, Čeněk Červený, following Kolda's death: "The work he performed to the benefit of Czech and world-veterinary morphology, is enormous. He was an excellent university teacher, he compiled the first Czech textbook of veterinary anatomy, developed scientific activities on a wide basis and educated many successful followers. He built the Anatomical Institute and a magnificent anatomical museum. He laid solid foundations to Czechoslovak veterinary morphology."

Estimate: $100 - $200