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Cantonal shooting festival Solothurn
Location Switzerland ›
Switzerland
(1848-date) Year 1890 Type Commemorative medals/Event medal Composition Copper Weight 50 g Diameter 45 mm Thickness Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Edge Smooth Period Notice Hugues Bovy Reference(s) Richter SS# 1121c
Obverse description In the center, coat of arms of Solothurn within a Swiss shield. Behind, five crossed rifles, crossbow and Swiss flag. In the background, plant wreath . Obverse lettering KANTONALSCHÜTZENFEST
✿ SOLOTHURN 1890 ✿
H. JENNI INV. (Translation: Cantonal shooting festival, Solothurn.) Obverse script Reverse description Nicolas von Wengi in the center. His right hand on a barrel, feathered hat on his left shoulder. Town of Solothurn in background. Reverse lettering HERZ UND HAND DEM VATERLAND
WENGI 1533
WALTHER VIGIER INV.
HUGUES BOVY SC. (Translation: Heart and hands for the Fatherland.) Reverse script Latin Engraver Mintage 1890 - - 860 Catalog ID 3574768530 Comments