Vijftigjarig Jubelfeest van het Carnaval te Keulen 1873 1873

This small, silver medal, created by W. (I) Mayer in 1873, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cologne Carnival. The obverse depicts a mythical figure riding a winged horse above a cityscape, representing the festivities of the carnival. The reverse features an inscription in German, "Zur Erinnerung 1823 50 Jährige Jubelfeier des Carnevals zu Cöln", which translates to "In memory of the 50th anniversary of the Carnival in Cologne". This commemorative medal is an interesting example of small-scale art celebrating a local tradition, and its detailed design reflects the historical importance of the event.