United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic All with a multi-piece construction

All with a multi-piece construction

additionally

situated above an inscription of “DEUTSCHE MEHRHEIT” (“GERMAN MAJORITY”) and circumscribed by an inscription of “20

demonstrating pitting and loss of finish throughout the base metal resulting in some oxidation

United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic All with a multi-piece constructionIn 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