United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 GTRexclude Albert with Miniature Crossed Swords

Albert with Miniature Crossed Swords

bordered by a simulated twisted rope

the obverse centre bears the crowned cipher “PFM” (Paul Friedrich Mecklenburg) on a pebbled background

the cross topped by a hollow Royal Crown

reinforced black cloth backers

United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 GTRexclude Albert with Miniature Crossed SwordsIn silver, obverse illustrating a left facing rifleman kneeling and in a shooting position, inscribed "IN DEFENCE" below, engraved "CHALLENGE MEDAL No. 3. COMPY." above, reverse engraved "1873. Pvt. M. WHITAKER. 1874. Pvt. M. WHITAKER." in the centre, within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 38 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ornate suspension, "V. R." clasp affixed to its original ribbon, tri claw hanger with pinback, edge