Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SWITZERLAND. Nidwalden Cantonal Shooting Festival in Beckenried Bronze Medal, ND (ca. 1921-59). PCGS SPECIMEN-64.
R-1035a; Martin-886. By Huguenin, Le Locle, and Theodor von Deschwanden. 50mm. Engraved and awarded to E. Hirschi. Obverse: Arms of Nidwald above, located between a laurel and oak sprig; inscribed exergue below, perimeter legend; Reverse: Two citizen soldiers being warned of an approaching enemy soldier by a young boy; anepigraphic. At least in terms of the 1921 issue of this medal, it is listed as "Extremely Rare" by Richter. Only a handful of examples of this design type, regardless of year, have come to auction in the last decade. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300
R-1035a; Martin-886. By Huguenin, Le Locle, and Theodor von Deschwanden. 50mm. Engraved and awarded to E. Hirschi. Obverse: Arms of Nidwald above, located between a laurel and oak sprig; inscribed exergue below, perimeter legend; Reverse: Two citizen soldiers being warned of an approaching enemy soldier by a young boy; anepigraphic. At least in terms of the 1921 issue of this medal, it is listed as "Extremely Rare" by Richter. Only a handful of examples of this design type, regardless of year, have come to auction in the last decade. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $300