1860 NRA National Rifle Association Rifle Clubs Medal Antique

This antique medal from 1860 is associated with the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Rifle Clubs, celebrating marksmanship and the heritage of rifle shooting. The medal features detailed engravings, symbolizing the historical importance of rifle clubs.
The United Kingdom National Rifle Association (UK NRA) has a rich history dating back to its establishment in the mid-19th century. The organization was founded in 1859, following the formation of the Volunteer Force in the United Kingdom, which aimed to enhance the country's defense capabilities through the recruitment of citizen-soldiers.
Obverse: The medal displays two figures: one dressed in historical archer attire holding a longbow, and the other in a 19th-century rifleman's uniform, symbolizing the evolution of marksmanship.
Obverse legend: Surrounding the figures is the inscription "N. R. A. RIFLE CLUBS 1300-1500 1860."
Central inscription: Below the figures is the Latin motto "SIT PERPETUUM," meaning "May it be perpetual."
Reverse: The reverse is plain, showing the silhouette of the two figures seen from the obverse.Edge: plain
Country: Great Britain
Year: 1860
Metal: Bronze
Weight ±: 13.3 g.
Sze ±: 41 x 28 mm
This medal is a significant artifact for collectors and historians, offering a tangible connection to the history of rifle shooting and the National Rifle Association. 
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