A Dominion Of Canada Rifle Association Marksmanship Award Auction Archive maroon maple leaf with gold

maroon maple leaf with gold veins

red and white lacquer

the 28th of November 1939

with small authorization certificate (matching numbers)

detailed for duty to No

A Dominion Of Canada Rifle Association Marksmanship Award Auction Archive maroon maple leaf with goldCopper, engraved "WON BY Pte J. McVITTIE 1897" on the edge, partial maker mark visible on the reverse, obverse illustrating two standing riflemen shaking hands, backed by the Canadian coat of arms, inscribed in Latin "VIS UNITA FORTIOR" (Force is Stronger) below the riflemen, inside a beaded border, reverse inscribed "PRESENTED BY THE DOMINION OF CANADA RIFLE ASSOCIATION 1868", inside a beaded border, 44. 8 mm, edge nicks bruised, very fine. Footnote: