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The National Rifle Association: CM.9-1932

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The National Rifle Association

Maker(s)

Engraver: Adams, George G.

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932-5-12) by Nicholls, Charles T.

Dating

Production date: AD 1860

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 47.6 mm Diameter 47.6 mm Weight 60.55 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Inscription within wreath

  • Text: Within wreath: THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION 1860.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: An archer and a rifleman standing side by side

  • Text: To left of archer: 1300 1500 To right of rifleman: 1860 In exergue: SIT PERPETUUM
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.9-1932
Primary reference Number: 229442
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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