United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac but made by Romanian State

but made by Romanian State mint

He can get things in Prague that have not been available in Berlin for years

Private Burmister was admitted to No

all retaining reverse lugs for sew-on attachment and bearing various maker’s marks

United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac but made by Romanian StateIn silver, obverse illustrating a left facing rifleman kneeling and in a shooting position, inscribed "IN DEFENCE" below, engraved "CHALLENGE MEDAL No. 3. COMPY." above, reverse engraved "1873. Pvt. M. WHITAKER. 1874. Pvt. M. WHITAKER." in the centre, within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 38 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ornate suspension, "V. R." clasp affixed to its original ribbon, tri claw hanger with pinback, edge