schutzenfester Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 How often do you see mirrored fields? It is not entirely rare. There are examples of mirrored fields in silver, bronze, and white metal medals. You probably have seen third party grading companies grade older shooting medals as proof, this is incorrect since proof dies were not used during this period. Because of the workmanship of the engraving and dies the resulting medals are often what should be called as Proof Like if graded. Many shooting medals have matte finish, have induced patina, and are proof like. R626b, shown above 2 places, has mirrored fields for example. It is a beautiful example of this particular rare medal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I enjoy these posts. The shooting medal series contains a wide variety of art that is always exceptional in its own right. Great collecting field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 I enjoy these posts. The shooting medal series contains a wide variety of art that is always exceptional in its own right. Great collecting field. I think my favorite part is that there is so much variety without losing the commonalities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrentung Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 This could be a Richter 700B that I got earleir this year, very similar to Richter 682b except in year 1897 instead of 1894. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 This could be a Richter 700B that I got earleir this year, very similar to Richter 682b except in year 1897 instead of 1894. Your medal is, from all I can tell through the pictures, indeed R700b. This medal has the rarity of RR much the same as R680b, although Richter states differently based on incorrect mintage figures. And R682b being RRR not RR as Richter states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrentung Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Your medal is, from all I can tell through the pictures, indeed R700b. This medal has the rarity of RR much the same as R680b, although Richter states differently based on incorrect mintage figures. And R682b being RRR not RR as Richter states. Its nice to have your respones with detail information. Attached below another three 1881 shooting medals. They looks similar one to each other. Any comments will appreciate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Aarau shooting festival (1908) by Hans Frei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Its nice to have your respones with detail information. Attached below another three 1881 shooting medals. They looks similar one to each other. Any comments will appreciate. You posted 3 nice medals and here is a little information if you do not already know: 1. Fribourg 1881, Federal Shoot R409b / M227 Bronze 47mm Engraver: Edouard Durussel, Bern Rarity: RR 2 & 3. Fribourg 1881, Federal Shoot (First picture of this medal is only a thumbnail so it is difficult to see.) R404a / M223 Silver 47mm Engraver: Edouard Durussel, Bern Rarity: RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Aarau shooting festival (1908) by Hans Frei. Very nice medal Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Aarau shooting festival (1908) by Hans Frei. I always like references to William Tell and this medal has very nice obverse as well as reverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrentung Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 You posted 3 nice medals and here is a little information if you do not already know: 1. Fribourg 1881, Federal Shoot R409b / M227 Bronze 47mm Engraver: Edouard Durussel, Bern Rarity: RR 2 & 3. Fribourg 1881, Federal Shoot (First picture of this medal is only a thumbnail so it is difficult to see.) R404a / M223 Silver 47mm Engraver: Edouard Durussel, Bern Rarity: RRR Rod, Thanks for your response & appreciate your comment !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 1922 Lugano, canton TicinoR1458a / M852Fourth Ticino Cantonal ShootSilver39 mmEngraver: Huguenin, Le LocleR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 1836 Davos, canton Grabünden R831b / M446 Bundesfest Silver 42 mm Engraver: Heinrich Bruppacher, Luzern RR Note: Repaired hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 1922 Lugano, canton Ticino R1458a / M852 Fourth Ticino Cantonal Shoot Silver 39 mm Engraver: Huguenin, Le Locle R A real beauty Rod, if you get tired of it let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 A real beauty Rod, if you get tired of it let me know. Hi Kim, I was starting to wonder if you were still around. Have not seen you in this specific post for quite a long time. Hope all is well with you. I like the Lugano medal too. In addition to the rarity of the medal, which is my main driving factor in acquiring, I also like the engraving which is always a contributing factor to what I add to the heap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 1902 Geneve M74 (Swiss Medals) Tercentennial of Escalade Silver 60 mm Engraver: Hugues Bovy, Louis Furet, S. E. M. E., Geneve R I acquired this medal because it is rather difficult to obtain in this condition and because I like the content and artistic engraving. I have some historical medals and this recent acquisition was a nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 If I was that defender on the wall, trying to repulse the escalading soldier, I would either be using the halberd as a pike, level with sharp end pointed at the enemy or if using it as an axe, both hands on the shaft & swinging the blade downwards. The advantage of a halberd is in its reach, which used either as a pike or axe, is greater than a sword, this means you can inflict damaged on a swordsman from a distance, do not get within his reach. As it is the defender looks vunerable to a sword thrust into his manhood...Ouch! That said, it is a very nice medal, I love the medieval key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm still here Rod, just very busy at work. Here is a new Hans Frei medal I picked up recently in a Heritage auction that I have been looking for what seems like years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 And a very hard to find one that I was lucky to obtain from Rod's dad..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 And another from a Heritage lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 1 of 3 that may eventually be sold to pay for more Holy Freres/Hans Frei medals..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 2 of 3 that may eventually be sold to pay for more Holy Freres/Hans Frei medals..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 3 of 3 that may eventually be sold to pay for more Holy Freres/Hans Frei medals..... I love to buy them, I hate to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'll take them! Cheap, too! All fantastic. Thanks for the colorful, texture-filled pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrentung Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 An old medal from Zurich. Metal unknown. Possible a shooting medal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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