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Medal - National Rifle Association Colt M1911 Pistol Series

Location United States
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Diameter 40.3 mm
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Obverse description Central field features a detailed relief depiction of the Colt M1911 semi-automatic pistol in left profile, with a scroll ribbon below bearing the dates 1911–1990 and the legend NRA on a tablet at the bottom. To the right of the pistol, four conflict references are inscribed in the field, and the curved legend M1911 PISTOL SERIES arcs around the upper rim, with COLT appearing below it. A decorative border of triangular motifs frames the entire design.
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Reverse description The reverse bears the official NRA seal in high relief, featuring a spread-winged eagle perched atop two crossed rifles in the central field. The legend NATIONAL ASSOCIATION arcs around the upper rim with RIFLE appearing on a banner at the top, and OF AMERICA on a scroll at the base. The inscriptions INCORPORATED and 1871 appear on a cartouche below the eagle, with two additional scrolls flanking the lower field.
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