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Title
The
small
arms
practice
badge
Publisher
New
York
:
Tiffany
,
1893
.
Physical Description
1 badge : bronze ; 9 x 4 cm.
Notes
Badge
is
made
of
three
linked
components
. The
top
bar
is
a
horizontal
oblong
with the
word
"
MARKSMAN
"
inscribed
on the
obverse
.
Mounted
on this
bar
is
a
sunburst
rising
from its
top
center
with the
text
"
2
YEAR
"
superimposed
on
it
. The
reverse
has a
hinged
pin
clasp
. The
second
bar
is
the
same
as the
top
bar
except
the
oblong
has the
word
"
SHARPSHOOTER
"
inscribed
on the
obverse
, and the
sunburst
has "
1
YEAR
"
superimposed
on
it
. The
main
planchet
is
a
vertical
oval
with an
open-top
wreath
around
the
outside
edge
, a
spread-winged
eagle
perched
on a
rectangular
target
is
at the
top
of the
oval
, and a
shield
in the
center
of the
oval
. The
shield
contains
elements
of the
State
seal
on the
left
and a
verical
American
flag
on the
right
. The
reverse
of the
planchet
has the
manufacturer's
name
"
TIFFANY
&
CO
"
inscribed.;Badge
components
indicate
individual
qualified
as a
small
arms
marksman
for
two
years
and
sharpshooter
for
one
year
.
Citation/Reference Note
Military
Awards
of the
Empire
State
,
p
.
40
.
LC Subject Headings
Military decorations --United States.
Military decorations -- New York (State)
New York (State) -- Militia -- Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
Call #
REALIA
00205
Item #
300183
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