A 1929 King's Competition Medal for the National Rifle Association
A 1929 King's Competition Medal for the National Rifle Association - Bronze, weighing 63.8 grams, designer marked "PM" on both sides, engraved "W. MILTON 1929" on the edge, obverse illustrating a right-facing archer, his bow fully extended, surrounded by the inscription "FOR SPECIAL DISTINCTION NRA", reverse illustrating an ornate circular plaque surmounted by the Royal coat-of-arms, inscribed in the centre "PRESENTED BY THE KING TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH IN THE HOPE THAT FRIENDLY COMPETITION AND EFFICIENT TRAINING MAY HELP IT TO FORGE NEW LINKS OF EMPIRE" and surrounded by the inscription "KING'S TROPHY COMPETITION", 50.8 mm, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, light wear and scuffing on the exterior, case better than very fine.(C:26)