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Federal shooting of Neuchâtel bronze
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1898 |
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| Weight | 38 g |
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| Obverse description | The heraldic eagle of Neuchâtel displayed in high relief at center, clutching an oak branch in its talons, with a shield on its breast. Two flags unfurl behind the eagle, and the cityscape of Neuchâtel with its castle and church towers appears in the lower right field. The engraver's signature F. LANDRY is inscribed below the eagle. |
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| Obverse lettering | TIR FÉDÉRAL DE 1898 A NEUCHATEL F. LANDRY (Translation: Federal shooting of 1898 in Neuchâtel.) |
| Reverse description | Four male figures in a shooting range scene depicted in detailed relief: a standing marksman in a long coat holds a rifle, a kneeling soldier aims his rifle to the right, and two additional riflemen stand to the left. A ribbon banner bearing the legend PATRIE appears at the top of the field, and the engraver's signature F. LANDRY is inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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