| Location | Switzerland › Switzerland (1848-date) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1857 |
| Type | Festival medal |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Edge | Reeded. |
| Period | Federal State (1848-date) |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | HMZ 2#1343b, Richter SS#181, Dav ECT#378, KrSwiss#51, X#S4 |
| Obverse description | Two crossed riffles. Radiant Swiss cross behind, surrounded by oak and laurel wreath with ribbon below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN IN BERN 1857. 5 FRANKEN (Translation: Federal free shooting in Bern, 1857. 5 francs.) |
| Reverse description | Swiss soldier standing, facing left, wearing traditional uniform, sword, dagger, amulet, and feathered hat and holding long riffle by the barrel in left hand. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | EHRE IST MEIN HOECHSTES ZIEL. KORN (Translation: Honour is my highest goal.) |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 8726023050 |
| Comments |