1900 Silver Switzerland Shooting Medal - Martin 157 BERN and ST-IMIER. Tir cantonal bernois, Great Medal! Start Price USD 225.00 Current Price USD 225.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 280.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 Location Stamford, Connecticut See more about '1900 Silver Switzerland Shooting Medal - Martin 157' Description alwashin Store   1900 Silver Switzerland Shooting Medal - Martin 157       1900 Silver Switzerland Shooting Medal, Bern and St-ImierSilver, 45mm, Martin 157Very Nice Switzerland Shooting Medal Martin 157 - Silver and extremely fine Switzerland shooting medal with details.  The Obverse has crossed standards, rifles and other shooting range item with the shields of Bern and St-Imier, an alpine view in the background.  The reverse has two crossbowmen, one being crowned with a wreath by Helvetica. See my other postings of Switzerland shooting medals that I have for auction.                      Visit my ebay store for other high-grade and historical Medals History and SignificanceSwitzerland Shooting Medals Given that Switzerland always had a strength in Universal Military Service to maintain independence in Europe, the citizens had to regularly attend practice and shooting sessions as part of their training.  It has been stated that every young man of 20 was issued with an Army riffle which he had to maintain in perfect condition until it was return to the Confederation. Medals were a significant part of these ceremonies and requirements, as it was a greatest honor to be counted among the Meisterzchutzen, and they were remembered for both the event and for the winners.  Each medal has a great history and all of them have magnificent details and designs. sources: www.stacks.com, Jean L. Martin Swiss Shooting Medals, among others   Terms / Shipping / Handling Information Please read and understand our full terms of sale. By bidding on our item, you agree to our terms of sale. We reserve the right of refusing bids from buyers with any type of negative feedback. International buyers please contact me before bidding Payment and Insurance Information: You must pay the item at no later than 7 days after the item ended.If you pay by check, we will ship the item once check clears.All items are sent via First Class US mail. Shipping and Handling and Insurance: $8.00 per invoice all included (can combine multiple items, please contact us).Priority Mail is available at an additional cost of $2.25 per invoice.International buyers please contact us. Items are sold as is. While we make the best effort to attribute pieces correctly, we make no guarantees on the attribution.  Please make sure you know what you are bidding on. Please ask questions BEFORE bidding on the item. Place a Bid!