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100th anniversary of the Founder of the pencil factory Johann Jakob Rehbach in Regensburg

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Year 1921
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse description High-relief bust of Johann Jakob Rehbach in half-length, turned slightly to the left, wearing a coat with a fur-trimmed collar and a decorative brooch at the chest. The circular legend names him as founder of the pencil factory in Regensburg, with the date 1849 and a small cross in the lower right field.
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Obverse lettering GRUENDER DER BLEISTIFTFABRIK J.J. REHBACH IN REGENSBURG JOHANN JAKOB REHBACH 1849
Reverse description A large sailing vessel dominates the field, its billowing sail bearing the Regensburg city arms (RD monogram with cross); in the background, the city skyline with cathedral spires and the stone bridge over the Danube are visible to the right. Below the waves, the Regensburg coat of arms is centered between the founding and centenary dates 1821 and 1921, with the maker's initials K and G flanking the shield. The numeral 100 appears at the top of the mast pennant.
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