Posted 8 years ago
Pencil-nec…
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I've had this knocking around for a while and am curious whether anyone might provide any information on what it was rewarded for? There is an eagle & shield in the upper left corner, but no writing on the back or edge. The assorted target shooting-related medals I've seen usually have some element (target, crossed rifles & etc) that connects it. This one just has a male nude classical figure holding a torch while in a semi-recumbent position on a divan.
Any thoughts?
I guess so, the "US" logo is the same as used by the NRA anyway.
http://www.wwmcmillan.info/images/natMatches/1970/presidentsHundred-Medallion.jpg
http://www.flyingtigerantiques.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/natlmatchmdlobv.jpg
Found this: http://goldenbears.org/History/Medals_copy_web.jpg
Second from the left is your medal, right? Could be a medal for civilians. Yours probably had a similar plate attached below the "US National Match 1921"
Thanks for the information. It lead me to this listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOOTING-MEDAL-AWARD-NATIONAL-MATCH-1927-CAPTAIN-BAR-ORIGINAL-NO-RESERVE-/371412624193?hash=item5679eae341%3Ag%3AAEMAAOSwd0BVzphW&nma=true&si=EnMsjnaK3CaZDGcQlDCPrujoQEQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
... that shows the same medal minus the hanger.