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1979 Hunting Dog Show Ceske Budejovice Hound Exhibition and Games Pin Badge
1979 Hunting Dog Show Ceske Budejovice Hound Exhibition and Games Pin Badge
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The pin badge is a rectangular commemorative piece 1.7cm in width, with a long stick pin fastener to the rear.
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This is a vintage Czech commemorative pin badge for the 1979 Memoriál Karla Podhajského (Karel Podhajský Memorial) hunting dog competition, which was hosted that year in the city of České Budějovice.Key Elements of the Badge
- The Name: "Memoriál Karla Podhajského" is the most prestigious international versatility test for hunting dogs (specifically pointers/gundogs) held in the Czech Republic. It is organized annually by the Czech-Moravian Hunting Union (ČMMJ).
- The Imagery: The upper portion features a detailed profile of a hunting dog's head (a pointer or ohař).
- The Coat of Arms: The right side displays the official coat of arms of the city of České Budějovice, featuring a silver city wall with three towers and a small shield bearing the silver double-tailed Bohemian lion.
Historical ContextKarel Podhajský (1871–1930) was a monumental figure in Czech cynology, hunting, and gundog breeding. Following his death, this premier multi-discipline field trial was established in his honor. Each year, the event moves to a different region or district within the country; the badge you have commemorates the specific iteration held in South Bohemia in 1979. These pins were traditionally given out to handlers, judges, organizers, and spectators as memorabilia
