Canada, Dominion. A Victoria Rifles Of Canada Shooting Competition Medal 1885 Auction rendered inoperable by the loss

rendered inoperable by the loss of the hinge

39 mm x 80 mm)

Despite ethnic and economic problems and the rise of Nazi Germany

A band of machine-embroidered carmine piping extends the length of the exterior of each leg

marked on ring "SILBER" and C

Canada, Dominion. A Victoria Rifles Of Canada Shooting Competition Medal 1885 Auction rendered inoperable by the lossFour 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