SWITZERLAND. Thurgau Cantonal Shooting Festival Centenary in Weinfelden Silver Medal, 1903. NGC MS-64.
R-1274a, Martin-684. By Holy Frères, St.-Imier. 45mm. Obverse: Overlapping Coat of Arms of Thurgau and the Swiss Confederation with rifle, target paddle and oak branches behind, dividing the date; Reverse: Helvetica with shield in one hand and her other hand on the shoulder of a maiden from Thurgau holding tablet with date 1803, symbolizing the membership of the Canton of Thurgau in the Swiss confederation. A very attractive, Art-Nouveau-inspired example of medallic art. To view all items from the PHG Collection click
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Estimate: $250 - $400