RARE: Pre-WW1 'Imperial Challenge Shield' Bronze Shooting Medallion w/ Case (Hon. Col. Wits Rifles).

The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Medallion Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed.Insignia remains in a Good State and piece has been utilised. Minimal Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Surface Toning may be noted - a small bruise is present on lower portion of planchet. Original issue presentation case is evident, with Silk lining - brass catch functional. Item is Second-Hand. 

ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED CONDITIONS & LONGTERM STORAGE. 

PIECE IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD , WILL DISPLAY TONING AND SIGNS OF AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR. 

SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS

FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR PERSONAL USAGE 

** ONE BID IS FOR ONE ONLY !! **

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ORIGIN : Union of South Africa 

COMPOSITION : Bronze

YEAR: 1910 - 

TYPE: Imperial Challenge Shield- Shooting Competition. ( For King & Empire).

ISSUE: National Rifle Association ( Colonial) 

PRESENTED BY : R.W. FFENNELL ( Honorary Colonel - Witswatersrand Rifles). 

WEIGHT: 36.45 gram

MNFR: Elkington & Co. Ltd. Medallists 

TOTAL: 2 x Pcs 

1 x Bronze Medallion 

1 x Presentation Case 

** YOU ARE BIDDING FOR ONE .**

An EXCELLENT example of Pre-World War I ,  1910 ' Imperial Shield Challenge' Bronze Shooting Medallion w/ Case. This piece appears to be in a VF+  state of preservation , with detailed Graphic Relief on  obverse and reverse. All insignia present. Minimal Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. A appropriate degree of surface toning, will be noted on Medallion. The piece presents well - with defined features. NOTE: A small bruise / indentation is visible on lower portion of planchet. 

Original issue case, retains all parts- along with blue silk lining and brass securing catch mechanism. This piece would have been awarded to a successful participant in the 1910 Imperial Challenge Shield Shooting event- and was presented by R.W. Ffennell acting as the Honorary Colonel of the Witwatersrand Rifles. 

The ideal addition to any SA / Colonial Pre- First World War Era Bronze Medallion collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment. 

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