Lot 633

Description

Victorian Rifle Association, United Service Challenge Shield, 1911, in silver (85x55mm), hallmarked for London 1911 by maker WH&SsLd (William Hutton & Sons Ltd), decorated by a cross with a star at each point, at the centre a scene of colonial troops, the quarters lightly engraved with naval and military groups, the top arm of the cross divides into a V, topped by a crown and a likeness of Queen Victoria, the bottom arm with the Australian Coat of Arms, with two brooch pins (one with fittings but missing pin), reverse inscribed, 'Victorian Rifle Association/1911/Won by/Australia/H.Willett.' Fine.

H.Willett was a member of the Victorian Railways Rifle Club.