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Medal - 9th German Shooting Festival Frankfurt am Main
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1887 |
| Type | Festival medal |
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| Obverse description | Within a quatrefoil frame decorated with scrolling acanthus ornaments and a beaded border, a detailed panoramic view of Frankfurt am Main as seen from across the Main River, with the cathedral spire prominent in the skyline. Below the city view, the Frankfurt eagle coat of arms is displayed in relief. The legend arches above the central scene within the quatrefoil. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Within a beaded and decorative border, a central composition of shooting festival emblems in high relief: two crossed rifles, a circular target, a feathered hat, a cartridge satchel, flanked by laurel wreaths and oak branches. The dates 1862 and 1887 appear at the sides, with the inscription 3.-10. JULI arching above the central motif. The maker's initials W.M. appear in the lower field. |
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