schutzenfester Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 One of my new medals; a nice example of the 1896 Baden shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Another with nice toning: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 First picture is of the quite rare Ticino piece from the 1902 Chiasso shoot. Second picture is the Vaud 1894 Lausanne medal. Both medals are great examples. Both are from my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zohar Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Some great material! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Another from my group; A beautiful example of R25 with a mintage of 529 pieces from the 1899 Aargau schützenfest held in Wohlen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Beautiful medals and beautiful photography & processing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Here is the relatively common R179 (M104) 1830 Bern shooting medal. I have two photos, one of a real R179 and one of a counterfeit piece. The counterfeit was struck in ca. 1890. Schützenfest medals were so prized and collected that many counterfeits were struck years ago. I have encountered several counterfeits since I began collecting, the R179 is one of the more documented ones. For me the easiest way to determine if the piece is original is to check/compare the mountains; there is noticeable difference. Another way is the inspect the numeral 7 in the date, 7 Jul 1830. The style of the 7 (bottom of the trunk) is completely different. The numeral 2 ( in the number 12) before the date is also a point of difference. And if you inspect the medal in its entirety you will find many differences throughout. 1830 Bern R179a / M104 Federal Shoot Silver H / 28mm Here are easier side by side pictures of obverse and reverse to compare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Here is a favorite of mine. I sold one other to a member here and since I liked it so much I had to get another. I was lucky enough to acquire one in decent condition. M37 Canton Aargau 1920 Cantonal shoot in Zofingen. Silver; 28mm R / Mintage of 150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 M45 - Canton of Aargau, 1924 Federal Shoot in Aarau. Silver medal, 50mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 1903 Liestal, Cantonal schützenfest, Basel. R129 / M80 45mm, Silver Engraver: Hans Frei, Basel 1900 St. Imier cantonal schützenfest, Bern. R244 M157 45mm, silver Engraver: Georges Hantz, Geneve 1909 Delémont, cantonal shoot, Bern Rare R251 M166 45mm, silver Engraver: Holy Frères, St. Imier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzkirk Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Great looking medals, and an Awesome photo presentation ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 1934 Fribourg 5 Franc R431b / M246a Matte finish, rare. Engraver: Oscar Cattani / Huguenin, Le Locle / Monnaie fédérale, Bern 1936 Jungschützentag Bronze, 40mm RR Engraver: Huguenin, Le Locle 1939 Luzern World Championships R913 / M500 Silver, gold plated; marked silver (.925) on edge. Richter does not list a Gold plated silver variety. RR / 50mm Engraver: Emil Wiederkehr, Luzern / Huguenin, Le Locle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Rod, the first one you posted looks pretty pitted. Is that due to the matte finish? Also, since the later years of these medals are in the mid-30's and they took place in German-speaking lands, do you ever come across Nazi imagery or themes on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Fantastic pieces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Rod, the first one you posted looks pretty pitted. Is that due to the matte finish? Also, since the later years of these medals are in the mid-30's and they took place in German-speaking lands, do you ever come across Nazi imagery or themes on them? Actually, the 1934 Fribourg 5 franc piece you are referring to is in choice UNC condition and is as minted. The matte finish variety is quite rare and the look of pitting is actually in the matte finish itself. To answer your second question; No, I have not encountered any Nazi imagery on Swiss Shooting medals and I have several from the time period. I have quite a few German shooting medals but none are from the Nazi time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saor Alba Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 So far save one example, I have been able to resist, but I could bend if the Zofingen example were to be offered. I do like the Swiss misses. As for Nazi stuff in Switzerland, it never really caught on there. It did catch on a bit more in Austria - primarily because though they were the minority they were also the loudmouths. I don't remember seeing any Nazi propaganda or graffiti anywhere in W. Europe. But you do see it from time to time in Ukraine, which is unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 1947 Cham Standschützen R1688a / M1005 BR, silver plated 50 mm Engraver: Huguenin, Le Locle R Since the year has been engraved, it is possible that there are different dates. Medal was first awared in 1930. Other dates known are: 1934, 1942, 1947, and undated. 1886 La Chaux de Fonds, Canton Neuchatel R951a / M512 Silver 45mm 1,250 minted Engraver: Edouard Durussel, Bern Common 1892 Le Locle, Canton Neuchatel R959b / M519 Silver 45mm 705 minted Engraver: Huguenin, Le Locle Common 1892 Le Locle, Canton Neuchatel R959c / M519 BR 45mm 643 minted Common Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zohar Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Rod - very nice photography... and medals. Some I have yet to see other than Richter's book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Undated St. Gallen cantonal shoot R1243 / M591 Silver Engraver: Huguenin, Le Locle 37mm X 53mm Common As well as undated ones there are dated medals: 1925 St. Gallen, 1929 Mels, 1938 Wil, and 1951 St. Gallen. 1902 Noranco, Canton Ticino R1426a / M820 Silver 39mm Engraver: Huguenin, Le. Locle RR, seldom seen or offered 1909 Frauenfeld, Canton Thurgau R1277a / M688 Cantonal Shoot Silver 27mm Engraver: Hans Frei, Basel RR, 86 minted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 1894 Lausanne, Canton Vaud R1590b / M945 Cantonal Shoot Silver plated bronze 39 mm Engraver: Charles Defailly, Geneve R, although rated R by Richter, the silver plated bronze is seen less frequently than the silver plated white metal piece which is rated as RR. I just received this medal today from Switzerland. It was originally advertised as silver but after a few conversations with the numismatic firm selling it and based on close up pictures and my experiences with handling other examples of this medal I was able to convince them and confirm it was actually silver plated bronze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 1890 Frauenfeld, Canton Thurgau R1250c / M666 Federal Shoot BR 45mm Engraver: Hugues Bovy, Geneve H, 4500 minted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 1911 Olten, Canton Solothurn R1130b / M653 w/ A (period restrike) Jubilee Shoot Silver 23mm Engraver: Holy Freres, St. Imier H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 1911 Olten, Canton Solothurn R1130b / M653 w/o A Jubilee Shoot Silver 23mm Engraver: Holy Freres, St. Imier R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 1905 Olten, Canton Solothurn R1127a / M651 Cantonal Shoot Silver 45mm Engraver: Holy Freres, St. Imier H (Common), 505 minted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 1968 Küssnacht, Canton Schwyz Issued after R1116a Cantonal Shoot Silver 50mm Engraver: Huguenin. Le Locle R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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