Rare 1874 NSW Rifle Association Battalion Bugle Match 14ct Gold Prize Medal

Rare 1874 NSW Rifle Association 14ct Gold Prize Medal

A rare colonial New South Wales military shooting prize medal crafted in 14ct gold and dating to 1874.

The medal features a rose gold centre surrounded by a decorative yellow gold rope border, completed with its original suspension mount and ring.

One side is engraved:

N.S.W. Rifle Association
Battalion Bugle Match
7th Nov. 1874

The reverse is engraved:

Won by
Lieut. G. Smith
Eastern Bn.

The Battalion Bugle Match was a rifle competition in which the winning battalion received a ceremonial bugle. This individual gold medal was presented to Lieutenant G. Smith of the Eastern Battalion.

A scarce and beautifully preserved piece of early Australian colonial military and shooting history, displaying light surface marks and age related wear consistent with its 150 year history.

Diameter: 25.8mm
Weight: 3.74 grams
Metal: 14ct gold

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