Lot 3109

Description

National Rifle Association of New Zealand, Palma Trophy medal, c1970s, struck in bronze (63mm), no maker (Mayer & Toye), unawarded. Extremely fine.

The first PALMA Trophy Match was held on September 13-14, 1876 at Creedmoor Range, Long Island, New York, USA. Participants were Australia, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, and the United States. The United States won this competition. Since then, 27 official competitions have been held, plus three unofficial competitions. The United States has won 13 of the 27 competitions.

Countries that have participated through the years but not necessarily in every match are: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Channel Islands, Continental Europe, East and Central Africa, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Kenya, Natal, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Rhodesia/Zimbabwe, Scotland, South Africa, Sweden, West Germany, West Indies and the United States. Additionally, Cuba participated in one of the unofficial PALMA Matches.

Ranges that the matches have been conducted at are: Anzac (Australia), Bisley Camp (England), Bloemfontein (South Africa), Camp Perry (USA), Connaught (Canada), Rockcliffe (Canada), Sea Girt (USA), Seddon Range (New Zealand), Whittington Center (USA).

Ex Mayer & Toye (Wellington) Archive, private purchase February 2005.