Canada, Dominion. A Victoria Rifles Of Canada Shooting Competition Medal 1885 Auction 39 mm x 80 mm)

39 mm x 80 mm)

both unmarked and measuring 18 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

marked on ring "SILBER" and C

and several minor rips and tears

insignia in silver gilt and white enamels

Canada, Dominion. A Victoria Rifles Of Canada Shooting Competition Medal 1885 Auction 39 mm x 80 mm)Four piece construction, in silver, unmarked, illustrating a circular disk in the centre engraved with the date "1885", the disk backed by crossed rifles on a Rupert cross and framed by an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, ornate floral suspension, silver target flanked by maple leaves clasp affixed to its original ribbon, suspended from hanger engraved "VRC" (Victoria Rifles of