A Fegentri bronze horse racing medallion presented to Luca Cumani, of circular form, obverse with a profile of the horses head, reverse engraved CHAM
£100 - £200
A Fegentri bronze horse racing medallion presented to Luca Cumani, of circular form, obverse with a profile of the horses head, reverse engraved CHAMPIONNAT FEGENTRI 1972 L. CUMANI, stamped bronze 1971, diameter 49mm, inset in a circular hinged case, both in good condition, the medallion with some minor wear FEGENTRI is the International Federation of Gentlemen and Lady Riders. It was founded in 1955 by a handful of enthusiastic amateur riders. The founding members were France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Switzerland. Many nations have joined since 1955 and today the membership consists of 25 different countries. It organises three distinct Championships, World Championship on the flat, Amateur Riders Champion Cup and a Jump World Championship. Luca Cumani won the Epsom Moet & Chandon Silver Magnum 'The Amateur Derby' in 1972 on Meissen, trained by Ian Balding.