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Solid Silver 1854 American Shooting Medal from the Famed National Lancers Boston Militia Unit....
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Absolutely exquisite.
Solid Silver 1854 American Shooting Medal from the Famed National Lancers Boston Militia Unit. Formed in 1836 to serve as the governor's ceremonial escort, the unit has remained active, without interruption, to this day, having served in the Civil War (Companies C & D 1st Mass. Cav.), as well as World Wars I & II. The heavy silver medal is 2.5" x 2.75" high with scroll engraved suspension loop. The obverse displays a 3/8" wide chaised border of acanthus leaves, with the central theme of a mounted lancer wearing the unit's distinctive uniform, patterned after the Polish Lancers of the Napoleonic era. A scrollwork riband at the top displays the unit's motto, "Union Liberty and the Laws". The reverse utilizes an identical border with the legend "National Lancers/ Awarded to/ [blank]/ for 2d best Shot/ at Target practice/ September 20th/ 1854. Pristine untouched condition with wonderful patina, the quality of the workmanship being as fine as any we've ever seen. Absolutely stunning.Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2009
12th
Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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