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Societa del Tiro a Segno Nazionale
probably Italian
probably 19th century
Medium/Technique
Metal; copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 21 mm (13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Shaw
Accession Number21.1969
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
DescriptionCircular for the Societa del Tiro a Segno Nazionale (Society of the National Shooting Gallery). Beaded rim on both faces.
Obverse: Coat of arms consisting of crown over cross shield, banners behind and possible two rifles crossed in front; no legend.
Reverse: Inscribed at center "SOCI[E]TA/DEL/TIR[O] A SEGNO/NAZIONALE".
Obverse: Coat of arms consisting of crown over cross shield, banners behind and possible two rifles crossed in front; no legend.
Reverse: Inscribed at center "SOCI[E]TA/DEL/TIR[O] A SEGNO/NAZIONALE".
InscriptionsReverse: Inscribed at center "SOCI[E]TA/DEL/TIR[O] A SEGNO/NAZIONALE".
ProvenanceBy 1921, Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Shaw; 1921, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Shaw to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 6, 1921)