101914 | SWITZERLAND. Luzern. Silver Schützenmedaille (Shooting Medal).

101914  |  SWITZERLAND. Silver Schützenmedaille (Shooting Medal). Dated 1901. Commemorating the Swiss Federal Shooting Festival in Luzern (Lucerne), from 30 June–11 July (45mm, 35.67 g, 12g). By Hans Frei in Basel.

 

Helmeted and armored bust of Helvetia right, wearing wreath of edelweiss; / SCHVETZENFEST EIDGENOESSISCHES • LVZERN, coat-of-arms over Swiss cross and laurel branch. Edge: Plain.

 

Richter 879b. Gem Mint State. Alluring argent-light gray surfaces, with some tinges of peripheral toning and a great matte nature. Mintage: 7,000.

 

Lasting from 30 June—11 July 1901, the Swiss-wide shooting festival was held in Luzern. Commemorating the event, this silver medal of alluring Art Nouveau design was among the pieces struck.

 

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