{"product_id":"medaille-bronze-portugal-1967-selection-vegetale-agricole-vintage","title":"Bronze medal Portugal 1967 agricultural plant selection vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique medal has a classic round shape and a dark bronze finish, as indicated by the keywords. On the visible side, there is a central relief depicting a coat of arms with five escutcheons, typical of Portuguese heraldry. This is framed by two stylized ears of wheat, crossed at the base, clearly evoking the agricultural field and plant breeding. The border is adorned with an inscription in Portuguese in capital letters: \"ANIVERSARIO DA ESTAÇÃO DE MELHORAMENTO DE PLANTAS UNIVERSIDADE XXX 1967\", which places the object in the context of a university commemorative event related to plant breeding, dated 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the medal reveals a uniform patina, typical of bronze objects that have survived several decades. The reliefs are clear and well-defined, allowing for easy reading of the motifs and text. No chips or cracks are visible on the presented side. The details of the coat of arms, the ears of wheat, and the lettering attest to precise engraving work, characteristic of official or institutional productions from the second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall aesthetic is related to the world of honorary distinctions and university or professional medals, frequently awarded during institutional anniversaries or agricultural competitions. This type of medal, with its plant iconography and inscription, is specifically aimed at the field of plant breeding and agronomy, in connection with the Portuguese university.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is not visible in the photo; only the detailed front side is described here. The medal is placed flat on a wooden support, which highlights its reliefs and dark hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe style and explicit dating \"1967\" clearly place this medal in the vintage period, with an aesthetic typical of institutional objects from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The medal has a uniform patina and well-preserved reliefs on the visible side. No major defects are observable in the provided photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nPlant breeding is a key area of agronomy, consisting of genetically improving cultivated plants to increase their yield, resistance, or adaptation. In Portugal, university plant breeding stations played a major role in the country's agricultural modernization during the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller. Each item is handled with care to guarantee secure delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: agricultural medal, university distinction, Portugal 1967, vintage bronze, plant breeding decoration, commemorative medal, old medal, agriculture medal, antique medal, agronomy Portugal, bronze decoration, institutional medal, university award\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54239781683527,"sku":"675bcb2a-d1a7-486c-a7cf-e6aab04793df","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_38e76d7c-aedd-4441-8017-04a31390c42e.jpg?v=1782545244","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-bronze-portugal-1967-selection-vegetale-agricole-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}