Brunswick, Duchy. A Royal Shooting Award, C.1866 United Republic of overall mint condition

overall mint condition

measuring 117 mm x 54 mm

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a crack is evident to the eagle’s left shoulder

33 mm x 62

Brunswick, Duchy. A Royal Shooting Award, C.1866 United Republic of overall mint conditionA circular medal constructed of silver, the obverse centre bears a cut out lion rampant with forked tail within an oak leaf wreath with ribbons throughout, the bottom features a loop with a left facing crowned bird pendant hanging below, the top bears a crown suspension with a red felt detail, the reverse bears the inscription Knigschiessen d. 11 13 Juni Braunschweig (Royal Shooting 11 13 June Brunswick), measuring 38. 60 mm (w) x 78. 10 mm (h), very