Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Stockholm Volunteer Sharpshooters 25th Anniversary

Engraver:
Lea Ahlborn
Year:
1885
Country:
Sweden
Diameter:
51 mm
Obverse:
Two ovals with busts of Carl XV and Oscar II facing each other. At the top is a shining star. Below is the coat of arms of Sweden.
SKARPSKYTTERÖRELSEN FRÄMJARE
CARL XV
OSCAR II
1860 1885
LEA AHLBORN
Reverse:
A woman wearing a robe and crown of laurels stands holding a laurel wreath in her left hand. In her right hand she extends a branch to a sharpshooter who is holding his gun. Behind the woman is the Swedish lion. In the background are tens.
I FRED FÖR FREDEN
TILL MINNE AF STOCKHOLMS FRIV· SKARPSKYTTEFÖRENINGS 25 ÅRIGA TILLVARO·
LEA AHLBORN
Olsen p. 291

This medal was made to commemorate the 25th anniversary (?) of the Stockholm Volunteer Sharpshooters.