Bidspirit auction | Austrian Empire Medical Diploma, University

Austrian Empire Medical Diploma, University of Prague, 1860 - This professional medical degree was issued by the Imperial-Royal Charles Ferdinand University in Prague (k.k. Karl-Ferdinands-Universitat zu Prague) in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The diploma confers the degree of Magister der Geburtshilfe (Master of Midwifery/Obstetrics) upon Kind Marcus. The document is dated June 6, 1860. It is constructed of heavy paper or parchment featuring printed and handwritten calligraphic text. A 72 Kreuzer (kr.) fiscal stamp is affixed to the upper left corner. Handwritten signatures at the bottom include Dr. Jos. Halla, M. dr. Cejka Josef, and Dr. Fz. Chlumeczky. Attached via a braided cord is a red wax pendant seal housed within a two-piece turned-wood protective capsule. The seal bears the Imperial double-headed eagle of the Habsburg Monarchy with the circular legend Sigillum Facultatis Medicae Universitatis Pragensis. The diploma is accompanied by its original two-part cylindrical metal storage canister, likely made of zinc or tinned sheet metal. The case consists of an inner tube and a flared outer protective sleeve featuring a hinged lid with a manual sliding latch. Case length: 21.5 inches Diploma width: 18 inches.