Army Best Shot Medal
SKU: 02.GBR.0491.101.01
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History
The Army Best Shot Medal was instituted by Queen Victoria by Royal Warrant on April 30, 1869. The Medal, also known as the "Queen's Medal," was awarded annually to the champion of the army's marksmanship competition. The Medal was initially issued in bronze up until 1872 when thereafter it was awarded in Silver. It is uncertain how many bronze Medals were awarded, but it is estimated that 13 Silver Medals were awarded until the award ceased in 1882. The Medal was reinstituted by King George V in 1923 and was extended to army personnel of the Commonwealth. The Medal was also expanded to both the regular and the territorial armies in 1935. The Medal became known as the "King's Medal" until 1953 when it was referred to as the "Queen's Medal" once again following the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Beginning in 1923, a clasp inscribed with the year of the award was issued with the Medal. Additional clasps were awarded to denote subsequent awards.
There are multiple versions of the Medal which differ by the obverse effigy of the reigning monarch.
There may be additional versions of the Medal.
Versions
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Bronze
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
The obverse effigy was designed by L.C. Wyon and is stamped "L.C. WYON." This version is rare.
N/A
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
This version is rare. The obverse effigy was designed by L.C. Wyon and is stamped "L.C. WYON."
$1330+ USD
Silver
Obv: GEOGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1330+ USD
Silver
Obv: GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX ET INDIÆ IMP Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
$1330+ USD
Silver
Obv: ELIZABETH II D: G: BR: OMN: REGINA F: D: Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
The obverse effigy was designed by Cecil Thomas.
$1330+ USD
Silver
Obv: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F. D. Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Royal Mint, London
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