A lictor beam in the center of a shield, placed on a wreath of oak and laurel branches and two crossed rifles, all topped by the Swiss cross. Behind a view of a village with a crowd marching. German legends above and vintage below.
Obverse lettering
EIDGENÖSS.SCHÜZENFEST.IN.ST.GALLEN.
1874
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Under a radiant sun, a bearded soldier in armor kneeling and brandishing a sword with his right hand, pointing to the sky and a banner with the Swiss flag in his left hand, his helmet at his feet; behind a landscape and soldiers accompanying him.
