1900 Union des Sociétés de Tir de France Medal - Bronze
1900 Union des Sociétés de Tir de France Medal - Bronze

1900 Union des Sociétés de Tir de France Medal - Bronze

£52.00
 
£52.00
 

Obverse: Features a beautifully detailed depiction of two figures in motion, symbolizing heroism and patriotism. One figure is a winged angel, representing victory or honor, embracing a male figure who seems to represent a warrior or defender of the nation. The two are presented in dynamic action, embodying the spirit of valor.
Obverse legend: "HONNEUR" on the left and "PATRIE" on the right, meaning "Honor" and "Homeland" in French. 
Reverse: Displays the official emblem of the Union des Sociétés de Tir de France, a rooster (the national symbol of France) standing proudly with the French flag and a sunrise in the background. The lower portion includes a cartouche where personal inscriptions would have been added for prize-winners.
Reverse legend: "UNION DES SOCIÉTÉS DE TIR DE FRANCE" at the top, followed by "CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DE L'EXPOSITION VIIe CONCOURS NATIONAL" meaning "International Shooting Competition of the Exposition - 7th National Competition." The date "1900" is inscribed at the bottom. 
Edge: Plain. Hallmarked BRONZE
Engravers: DUBOIS Henri (1859-1943) / MAREY Charles Gustave de (1878-1967)
Country: France.
Year: 1900
Metal: Bronze.
Weight: ± 42.43 g 
Diameter: ± 44 mm.
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SKU: MED176-
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