49ermatt

That is awesome.  Thank you for sharing.

Hi Rod,

Wow, I had no idea this was in the works.  I just ordered my copy of the catalog.  I also hope this increases the popularity of collecting these medals and allows more people to see the  beauty and artwork involved in the making of these shooting medals.

Hi all,

I believe these reference books are for German shooting medals, but does anyone know where I might be able to locate copies of these books:

R-1227a  

1955 St. Gallen, 50mm, CU gilt   170 examples

PCGS SP66

R-1207a   

1931 Gommiswald, 50x71mm, AE silvered

PCGS SP62

R-1999b 

c. 1931 Central Switzerland, 84x62mm, AE silvered

PCGS SP65

R-934     

1957 Luzern, 45 mm, AE

PCGS SP65

R-933

1957 Luzern, 45mm, AR gilt

PCGS SP64

R-1746b 

1891 Zurich, 45mm, CU

PCGS SP65

Thank you for sharing these Rod.  That 1890 Frauenfeld gold medal is spectacular.  That must be a one of a kind piece.   I really like the 1862 Lugano medal as well.

Yes,  very happy to get the 1914 Luzern, especially in that condition.  I assume it's true for you as well, but it's very, very rare (and lucky) when I am able to find anything in such nice condition.  

I also really like most Ticino pieces.  I think Ticino has some of the most beautiful shooting medals, but so hard to come by.  I'd love it if you could share anything you have.  Especially if it is some of the older medals, which I never get to see except in Richter's book.

R-1410a

1899 Biasca, 40mm, AR

PCGS SP64

R-320a

1929 Biel, 50mm, AE

PCGS SP63

R-1890Aa

1947 Uster, 40mm, AE silvered

PCGS SP65

R-1023b     

1861 Stans, 41mm, AE

PCGS SP64

R-901a

1925 Weggis, 30mm, AE silvered

PCGS SP64

Wanted to share some of the medals I just got back from PCGS:

R-889a     

1914 Luzern, 30mm, AR

PCGS SP67

R-1917Aa     

1955 Horgen, 50mm, AR gilt

PCGS SP66

R-1244b   

No Date Zurich, 50mm, AR

PCGS MS65

R-765c      

1929 Carouge, 40mm, BR

PCGS SP66

R-1522a     

No Date Ticino, 40mm, AR

PCGS SP66

That's a really  great looking medal.  Love it.

They change, but here is my current favorite medal.  I love the image of this soldier at the ready with his hand on the hilt of his sword.  I think some of these medals are small works of art.

R-1016      

No Date Le Locle, 41mm, BR

PCGS SP65

Here is my 1836 Davos.  Unlike Rod, I only have this one, but I think it's a beauty.  PCGS SP65.

Just got my copy of Richter's new Swiss Talers and Shooting Medals book and it is fantastic.  I knew it was going to be bigger with expanded listings, but it really is quite a bit bigger.  It's really impressive.  I'm loving just flipping through it to see the newly listed medals.  Happy medal hunting everyone.

Rod,

Thank you for the update.  I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this book.

I am happy to hear this news.  I've been anxiously awaiting this book for quite a while.  If it is released at 85 euros, that seems like a very reasonable price to me.  I'm going to have to get two.  I wonder how much interest this will generate regarding these beautiful medals.

Thank you for the update.

On 1/27/2018 at 2:10 PM, schutzenfester said:

Hi,

I believe the new Richter catalog will be published near the end of March. 

I will be selling copies of the new Richter catalog. Please let me know if you have interest. I will keep everyone posted on availability and cost.

Thank you for the prompt response.  I'm absolutely interested.  I'll being awaiting any updates you have.

Hi Rod and all,

I'm new to the thread, but have been collecting Swiss shooting medals for several years now.  I'm anxiously awaiting the release of Richter's revised edition.  Rod, do you know where or how I might be able to purchase one (or two) of these books once it is released?

Rod, I love being able to see some of your collection.  It's terrific.  Thank you for sharing.

49ermatt