Rudyard Kipling, 1865-1936. Bronze Medal. Engraved By Roger Bertrand Baron. 68mm. In Its Original Leather And Velvet Lined Box.
 
Rudyard Kipling remains the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was just 41 years old when he received the award in 1907—a record that still stands today. By that time, he had already published some of his most celebrated works, including The Jungle Book, Kim, and Just So Stories. Kipling was also the first Englishman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, although the prize itself was still in its infancy, having been established only six years earlier. He was honored with the citation: “For observation, vivid imagination, maturity of ideas, and outstanding storytelling talent.”.
 
Obv: Profile of Kipling, RUDYARD KIPLING 1865-1936. Rev: An elephant, symbol of India, presents "The Jungle Book" with its main characters: Mowgli, the "man-cub," and Kaa the python in the centre; Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther on the left; Akela the wolf on the right.
Reference: Seemingly a rare medal, with only few references obtainable. An example is held in the Monnaie De Paris, inventory number: MED 066179. That particular example: Illustrated general catalogue of Paris Mint publications. 4.1: From 1945 to the present day (AD) ; Volume IV / Volume 1, p.90, object No. C
A well executed medal, with an attractive design. The case with some age and handling wear / scuffs.