Bucharest Shooting Society Commemorative Medal 1870 front Bucharest Shooting Society Commemorative Medal 1870 back
Bucharest Shooting Society Commemorative Medal 1870 photo
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Bucharest Shooting Society Commemorative Medal

1870 year
- 18.42 g 36 mm
Description
Location
Romania
Prince
Carol I (1866-1881)
Type
Medals › Membership medals
Year
1870
Weight
18.42 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#314548
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A view of the pavilion in front of the entrance of the new shooting range. The building is has the national and company flags flying. Trees are visible to the left.
In exergue: 1870

Lettering: 1870

Edge

Plain edge, may have a loop attached at the top for ribbon.

Comment

The Bucharest shooting society was formed on May 17th 1862, and was the first of its kind in Romania.

Variants have been documented as being made of silver or white metal, and with diameters of 36, 37, or 38 mm.