Aust. Historical Medals
Lot 975 Session 3 (2.30pm Tuesday) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $100
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SOLD $190
NRA MEDAL OF HONOUR FOR KING'S TROPHY COMPETITION, undated, in silver (51mm), obverse, naked archer, kneeling and firing right, reverse, an ornate shield with Imperial coat-of-arms and inscription. In case of issue, toned uncirculated.
The silver medal was awarded to all competitors in the King's Trophy Competition who scored 100 points or if the Government pattern .22 Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle was used 97 points provided the unit fired 50% of their full strength otherwise the medal awarded was bronze. (See Shooting Awards and Prize Medals to Australian Military Forces 1860-2000 by John O'Connor, Chapter 6 Cadet Shooting and Prize Medals/Badges, pp148-9).
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