NRA Junior Division Marksman medal
DistributorDistributed by
National Rifle Association
American, founded 1871
Dateabout 1935
Mediumsilver; 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)
Primary Dimensions ((b) length x diameter of medal): 1 7/8 × 1 1/4in. (4.8 × 3.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA Marksman medal (b) awarded by the National Rifle Association Junior Division. At the top of the medal is an arched piece with "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 number1993.108.572a-b
Markings(a) Recto, printed in blue ink: "NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION/ JUNIOR QUALIFICATION/ Leavens"(b) Recto, inscribed: "MARKSMAN/ JUNIOR/ DIVISION/ NAT'L RIFLE/ ASSO-/CIATION"
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Standard Emblem Co.
John Henry Kelso Davis
Governor John Harper Trumbull