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Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.108.572 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Soci…
NRA Junior Division Marksman medal
Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.108.572 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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)
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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