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

39 mm x 80 mm)

insignia in silver gilt and white enamels

rendered inoperable by the loss of the hinge

Despite ethnic and economic problems and the rise of Nazi Germany

and several minor rips and tears

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