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Neuchâtel cantonal shooting La Chaux-de-Fonds, bronze
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1886 |
| Type | Festival medal |
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| Obverse description | Central device composed of the shields of Switzerland and Neuchâtel displayed over two crossed rifles, with a fasces surmounted by an axe rising between them and a trophy cup in the lower field. The composition is flanked by oak branches to the left and laurel branches to the right. The legend encircles the design along the upper periphery, with the event location and date in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A draped allegorical female figure representing Helvetia stands in high relief, her right arm extended in a pointing gesture, resting beside a large shield bearing the coat of arms of La Chaux-de-Fonds. To her left, a young boy in period costume aims a crossbow in the indicated direction. A cityscape appears in the lower right background. The engraver's name E. DORUSSEL appears in the exergue. |
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