Army Best Shot Medal

SKU: 02.GBR.0491.101.01

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  • Medal (with Queen Victoria effigy, 1973) Obverse
  • Medal (with Queen Victoria effigy, 1973) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    April 30, 1869
  • remarks
    The Medal was designed by Sir Edward John Poynter.

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.

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Versions

  • Price

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  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The obverse effigy was designed by L.C. Wyon and is stamped "L.C. WYON." This version is rare.

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    This version is rare. The obverse effigy was designed by L.C. Wyon and is stamped "L.C. WYON."

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  • Price

    $1330+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEOGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $1330+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX ET INDIÆ IMP Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $1330+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: ELIZABETH II D: G: BR: OMN: REGINA F: D: Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The obverse effigy was designed by Cecil Thomas.

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    $1330+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F. D. Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

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