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Title	The small arms practice badge
Publisher	New York : Tiffany, 1899.
Physical Description	1 badge : bronze ; 7 x 4 cm.
Notes	Badge is made of three linked components. The top bar is a horizontal oblong with an acorn at each end and a low crouching eagle across the top and "MARKSMAN" inscribed across the obverse. The reverse has a hinged pin clasp. The second bar has the arabic numeral 4 on a round disc in the center splitting the word "YEAR". The main planchet is a square Formy cross with a circular open-top wreath in the center surrounding a central medallion with the State's coat of arms and the words "SMALL ARMS / PRACTICE." The reverse of the planchet has the manufacturer's name "TIFFANY & CO" inscribed.;Badge components indicate individual qualified as a small arms marksman for four years.
Citation/Reference Note	Military Awards of the Empire State, p. 43.
LC Subject Headings	Military decorations --United States. Military decorations -- New York (State) New York (State) -- Militia -- Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
Call #	REALIA 00204
Item #	300182

The small arms practice badge

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