schutzenfester

Yes, I know where you are coming from. Some people don't like them at all but I think there are beautiful designs in both the older and "newer" medals. Some of the designs of the 20's and 30's are very nicely executed.

So do I, I don't think the images are large enough to show detail properly. Since they are jetons and quite smaller than the average shooting medal I wondered how they would look in a group. Thanks for your comment.

Here are 4 different schützenfest jetons for your viewing pleasure. I apologize for the smaller than normal picture images. I tried a new template for multiple pieces.

1894 Iseo, canton Ticino R1458a / M852 4th Cantonal shoot of Ticino AR 39 mm Engraver: Huguenin, Le Locle R I posted another R1458a here previously, this example has different patina.

1894 Iseo, canton Ticino R1404a / M800 Shoot of Santa Maria AR 39 mm Engraver: Stefano Johnson, Milan RRR Rarely seen or offered

Thanks Art, it is my pleasure.

1890 Davos, canton Graubunden R838a / M452 Schützenverein AR 37 mm Engraver: Vasco L. Schlütter, Geneve RR "Wildman"

1886 Bellinzona, canton Ticino R1372b / M771 Cantonal Shoot AR 40 mm Engraver: Edouard Durussel, Bern R

1876 Lausanne, canton Vaud R1566 Note: unlisted bronze variety Federal Shoot BR 41 mm Engraver: C. Drentwett, Augsburg

1925 Sarnen, canton Obwalden R1046a / M888 Cantonal Shoot AR 40 mm Engraver: Arnold Stockmann, Luzern RR

Nice medal Tim. I don't have that one but I think that my Dad has, I will check.

I think we should anticipate a revised edition in mid to late 2017. Revised indicating updated pricing, additions of missed medals, and corrections/clarifications.

Good work, it is an impressive group!

Hi Mark, Valais is in southern Switzerland with the majority of the canton bordering Italy. The west side of the canton borders France.

The Swiss or German connection (Swiss or German or Swiss/German is what is unclear) is the fact that it is from the 3rd National Bundesshiessen of New York, meaning it is a from a shooting festival started by either Swiss and/or German Americans. As far as the other thread, your reasoning is certainly a valid one and I will start posting shooting medals there that have no relationship to Switzerland, however I posted this medal for the reason I stated above. Using this same rationaIe I also previously posted a Manilla shooting medal; because it was from a Swiss enclave shooting festival held and awarded in the Philippines. I would think that my posting of the shooting medal from the Netherlands falls into your reasoning about the other thread. Although I posted here because I like to show our fellow enthusiats an example once in a while of shooting medals from other areas/locales to compare to those from Switzerland.

The shoot was held in New York City but I have been unable to determine exact location thus far. The New York City Coat of Arms is being supported by the sailor and American Indian on the obverse. I beleive the medal is somewhat rare however I have no specific knowledge regarding rarity other that the fact that I have rarely seen if offered.

I picked this shooting medal a while back and thought I would share here today. It is from the 3rd. national shooting festival in New York City, 1868. Very nice original toning. National Shooting Festival Silver Medal 1868-Dated. Third National Shooting Festival in New York Medal. Struck in Silver. By Frederick B. Smith. 38 millimeters. 22 grams. Obverse: Central design of the Coat of Arms of New York City, supported by a Sailor and Native American Indian, with a German legend, DRITTES AMERIKANISCES BUNDESSCHIESSEN ABGEHALTEN IN NEW-YORK, 1868. Reverse: Large American Heraldic Eagle holding a Target in its beak, and perched on Crossed Rifles, all within a Circle of Stars. I have seen this medal without the loop. The loop is pressed on the rim of the medal and the loop itself rotates freely inside the clasp. Originally the medal was awarded with a pin-back that was attached to the loop.

If it was gold it would almost certainly be marked in some way. It is likely a gold gilt medal that was an award at the Rotterdam Dog Show.

The inscription translates as " Champion Dachshound dog, Rotterdam, 7th & 8th November, 1925.

You are absolutely correct. These medals were cherished by their owners and most often also their families. That is why as you state, the attrition level of schützenfest medals is quite low. As far as serious schützenfest medal collectors; you may be indeed correct in your presumption although I have no idea myself, however, interest in schützenfest medals has sky rocketed in recent years. Increased interest though does not mean a "serious collector". I do beleive there are many serious collectors in Europe, Japan, and United States but in my opinion you are correct in your serious collector numbers. Common medals used to be just that, common and relatively easy to find and acquire but in the last few years many common medals have become increasingly harder to come by and thus perhaps many medals that were once common are no longer.

I have the medal also and have posted a picture of it previously here.

Ian, As you are aware your schützenfest medal was engraved by Holy Frères of St. Imier. It was a medal of the 1905 Fribourg Cantonal schützenfest... Size: 33mm Rarity: Common Mintage: 858 pieces

Ian, Both Martin and Richter state a mintage of 858 which based on my years of collecting is a good number. Considered a common medal but still few enough to make you feel good when you are able to purchase one in good condition. Congratulations on the nice pickup, it is always refreshing when you find a medal for a good price!

These token are very nice Ian, thanks for letting us see them.

I also have another shooting medal from the Netherlands, (The Dutch Republic), it is a Shooter Pfennig from 1651. I actually have two of them.