Switzerland. Shooting medal. Geneva. 1875. #sherborne Lake Farthing Token 1796

Lake Farthing  Token 1796

holding transverse spear and crowning trophy of Gallic arms and carnyx

through lack of evidence

obv ‘Current in the Counties of’ rev ‘Industry has its Sure Reward’

Promoted Bombardier on 14 August 1918

Switzerland. Shooting medal. Geneva. 1875. #sherborne Lake Farthing Token 1796Abbaye des Carabiniers. 1875. Silver. 37mm. Obv. Crossed rifles superimposed on crossed flags of Geneva and Switzerland, with a radiant cross of Switzerland at the apex, surrounded by a wreath of olive & oak. Rev. Large coat of arms of Geneva. Martin 303. Mintage of 100 pieces therefore very rare. This example is in choice uncirculated condition, and new to the market. The obverse has an even and deep old tone over prooflike fields, the reverse a