Schietwedstrijd te Geneve 1882 1882

This bronze medal, "Schietwedstrijd te Geneve 1882", created by G. Richard in 1882, commemorates a shooting competition held in Geneva. The obverse features a soldier standing with a rifle, representing the competition. The reverse depicts the "Schießstand du Tir Cantonal", the shooting range where the competition took place. The medal is a small, intimate object, measuring only 4.3 cm in diameter, highlighting the specific event and place with detailed imagery. It is a unique piece of historical art documenting an event from 19th century Switzerland.