Sweden - Reissouvenirs & Herdenkingspenningen (China

3 Curiosa, Reissouvenirs & Commemorative Pen (China, Sweden & Greece) AAtmospheric and varied lot consisting of three special medals and objects at the intersection of travel souvenirs, corporate anniversaries and classic curiosities. An accessible and enjoyable collectible for lovers of travel, numismatic curiosa and vintage decoration. Contents of the lot: Chinese Commemorative Medal – "I have climbed the Great Wall" (CITS Beijing Branch) Presentation & Execution: A detailed dark bronze medal with a relief of the Chinese Wall and Chinese characters on the front. The reverse shows the English text "I have climbed the Great Wall – CITS Beijing Branch" surrounded by traditional motifs. Extras: Delivered in the original red fabric/silk presentation case (8 × 8 cm), including the accompanying original foldout/certificate with Chinese calligraphy and English translation. Dimensions & Weight: Diameter 5 cm, weight 40 grams. Swedish Jubilee and Executive Medal (1966) – Försäkrings AB Svea Designer: Gunvor Svensson Lundqvist. Presentation & Execution: A heavy bronze medal issued to celebrate the 1966 jubilee of the Swedish insurance company Försäkrings AB Svea. The obverse features four relief portraits of historic directors/figures with the edge inscriptions and years (including 1866–1966). The reverse shows four portraits with corresponding names and years (such as Edvard Boye, Max Olbers, Ernst Bring and C.A. Hjelm). Dimensions & Weight: Diameter 7 cm, thickness 0.5 cm, weight 160 grams. Greek Replica / Paperweight with Goddess Athena Presentation & Execution: A substantial, heavily cast copper/brass object doubles as a paperweight with the classical profile of the Greek goddess Athena with helmet, inspired by ancient Greek coins. Special features: On the reverse there is still the original historical descriptive label (in multiple languages, including French, German and Greek) indicating the ancient origin of the original coin model (circa 4th century BC). Dimensions & Weight: Diameter 7.5 cm, thickness 1 cm, and a substantial weight of 260 grams. Why these objects fit so well together: This lot brings together three unique realms of travel, corporate history and classical antiquity under the umbrella of international curiosa and travel souvenirs. From tangible evidence of a journey to the Great Wall and a Swedish historical corporate medal to a classic Greek coin reproduction serving as a stylish paperweight. Together they form a surprising and tangible ensemble. Country of origin: China, Sweden and Greece. Condition: In good, well-used vintage condition with authentic patina and signs of use appropriate to age and material. The Chinese medal is in excellent condition in its accompanying original box with certificate. Shipping: They are packed with great care and shipped insured.

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