Germany Oberhausen 1883 Gesangverein Froh/inn Cacilia Sterkrade Medal

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Non-magnetic very thin 38mm medal Need more information.

 

[DCMatt]

It is an award for a singing contest in Oberhausen.

Meine Deutsche ist nicht gut, but maybe it is for "Best vocals"? Gesangverein = vocals and Frohsinn = gleeful, cheerful...

 

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DC, thank you very much for the information.. Over the Hill Bill in Spokane

 

[A2coins]

I didnt understand a word of your description but thats really cool

 

[namxat]

In a nutshell:

In 1883 a singing club or choir called "Frohsinn" [cheerfulness] in Oberhausen hosted a singing competition.


The singing club or choir called Cäcilia from Sterkrade won the medal in your possesion for "outstanding achievements".


Cäcilia still seems to exist as "MGV Cäcilia 1853 Sterkrade e.V."

Greets Namxat

 

[tamrock]

Huh! An event like that could have been where the Von Trapp's got their start.? Looks like it may have been made from an old silver coin like a love token is.?