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Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.108.571 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Soci…
NRA Junior Division Pro-Marksman medal
Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.108.571 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

NRA Junior Division Pro-Marksman medal

DistributorDistributed by National Rifle Association American, founded 1871
Dateabout 1935
Mediumbronze; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) height x width of card): 3 × 2 1/8in. (7.6 × 5.4cm)
Primary Dimensions ((b) length x diameter of medal): 1 7/8 × 1 1/4in. (4.8 × 3.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA Pro-Marksman medal (b) awarded by the National Rifle Association Junior Division. At the top of the medal is an arched piece with "PRO-MARKSMAN" inscribed in the center and a pin attached on the verso. The arch is attached to the medal by three circular pieces. The front of the medal has a relief image of two crossed rifles with a target in the middle. The medal is attached to a piece of cardboard (a) with the emblem of the National Rifle Association.
Object number1993.108.571a-b
Markings(a) Recto, printed in blue ink: "NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION/ JUNIOR QUALIFICATION/ Leavens"

(b) Recto, inscribed: "PRO-MARKSMAN/ JUNIOR/ DIVISION/ NAT'L RIFLE/ ASSO-/CIATION"
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    Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.108.572 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Soci…
    Leavens Mfg. Co.
    about 1935
    Gift of Stephen G. Andre, 1996.9.48 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Harry E. Wilcox
    1900-1934
    Connecticut Historical Society collections, 2004.166.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
    Samuel R. Terrell
    early-mid 19th century
    Gift of Avis and Rockwell Gardiner, 1980.50.1a © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    C. G. Braxmar Co.
    1918
    Gift of Mrs. E. Gorton Rogers, 1966.62.39 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Ernest Elias Rogers
    1908
    Gift of Noble & Westbrook Division, Bristol Brass Corporation, East Hartford, CT, 1980.71.1.1 ©…
    Noble & Westbrook Division
    Gift of John T. Dobbin, 1986.108.1 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Whitehead and Hoag Company
    1925