NRA Junior Division Sharpshooter medal
DistributorDistributed by
National Rifle Association
American, founded 1871
Dateabout 1935
Mediumbrass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 6 1/2 × 1 1/4in. (16.5 × 3.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionA Sharpshooter medal awarded by the National Rifle Association Junior Division. At the top of the medal is an arch with "SHARPSHOOTER" inscribed and a pin on the reverse. There are nine individual bar segments the connect the top arch with the medal at the bottom. Each bar has a progressing number of blue stripes. The bars are attached with chain links. The round medal at the bottom has a relief image of two crossed rifles with a target in the center.
Object number1993.108.573
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "SHARPSHOOTER/ JUNIOR/ DIVISION/ NAT'L RIFLE/ ASSO-/CIATION"Verso, inscribed: "LEAVENS MFG./ ATTLEBORO, MASS."
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Noble & Westbrook Division
Tiffany & Company
John Henry Kelso Davis