Two crossed riffles. Radiant Swiss cross behind, surrounded by oak and laurel wreath with ribbon below.
Obverse lettering
EIDGENÖSSISCHES FREISCHIESSEN IN BERN
1857.
5 FRANKEN (Translation: Federal free shooting in Bern, 1857. 5 francs.)
Obverse script
Latin
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 lettering
EHRE IST MEIN HOECHSTES ZIEL.
KORN (Translation: Honour is my highest goal.)