Very Rare German 1911 'Prince Henry Cup' Competitors Medal
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Very rare, beautiful medal specially made to be presented to competitors of the famous motoring trial, The 1911 Prince Henry Cup. Designed by Korschann, manufactured by L. Chr. Lauer of Nurenberg.
This large, quality medal is made from silver plated bronze and comes with it's original suede covered, fitted case (also printed with the maker's name). The front of the medal bears an image of Kaiser Wilhelm II's brother, Prince Henry and is surrounded by the caption, "Heinrich Prinz Von Preussen" (Prince Henry of Prussia). The reverse depicts Britannia and her German counterpart. Below are the names of the organisers, "Royal Automobile Club" and Kaiserlicher Automobil Club" (Imperial Automobile Club) and images of their respective badges. Around one edge is the text, "Tour For The Price Henry Cup - To Commemorate The Coronation - H.M. King George V of England" and opposite, the same is repeated again, but in German. At the top is the date, "4 - 20 Juli 1911" (4th - 20th July 1911). Diameter : 80.5mm. Nice condition (some tarnishing).
The Prince Henry Cup was a series of famous long distance motoring reliability trials which took the name of it's sponsor, the motoring enthusiast, Prince Henry of Prussia (brother of Kaiser Wilhelm II). The series ran annually until 1914 and in 1911 was specially held to commemorate the coronation of King George V (Prince Henry's cousin). Due to this fact, the 1911 trial was organised jointly by both the 'Kaiserlicher Automobil Club' and the 'Royal Automobile Club', it consisted of 90 entrants and ran between Hamburg in Germany and England. Many famous drivers and personalities took part in these trials including Ferdinand Porsche, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Prince Henry himself. The famous English touring car, the Vauxhall Prince Henry was given it's name after competing in the 1911 Prince Henry Cup.
For an image of the 1911 Prince Henry Cup, please click on the link below:
For more information on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the 1911 Prince Henry Cup, please click on the link below:
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the 1911 Prince Henry Cup
Inventory No. M-305
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