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Valued Member
United States
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Hi,
I'm new to this forum and so far it looks very promising. I'm glad I found it.
I collect Swiss Shooting Medals, (Schützenfest Medals). I primarily collect medals but I'm also interested in anything Swiss schüzenfest related such as; shooting cups, wappensheibe, postcards, posters, watches, and any other awards/memorabilia.
I would like to discuss Schützenfest Medals with anyone who shares my interest or would like to know more about schutzenfest medals/contests.
I hope to hear from some of you, I look forward to a dialog!
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Moderator
 United States
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Hey and Welcome!
I like shooting things and I like medals. Do you have any pictures of the medals cause I'm intrigued.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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First of all...Welcome to this GREAT forum.
I do not collect any medals, but I love to shoot. I collect guns as well.
I am sure with all of our great members, there is someone here with the same interest. Do you have any pics of your medals. I would love to see them.
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Valued Member
 United States
74 Posts |
Hi,
I do have pictures and will likely post some probably around Sunday or early in the week. I have a busy weekend but will do my best. I would like to show you some examples!
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Valued Member
United States
74 Posts |
 This is from the Geneve 1882 Cantonal Shoot |
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Moderator
United States
6563 Posts |
That coin is Ridiculously Spiffy!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1626 Posts |
I agree...that is sweet looking
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Valued Member
United States
74 Posts |
This piece is from Bienne, Bern with only 50 minted.  Edited by schutzenfester
04/13/2007 10:55 pm
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Valued Member
United States
74 Posts |
Geneve, 1875; 320 pieces minted  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4589 Posts |
of course I am always looking for more
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Moderator
United States
6563 Posts |
Very nice scout. I love the one with the chick with the shield.
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Valued Member
United States
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WOWZERS !! Them there is some kick butt examples !!  Do not know much about these but did pick one up off the bay .  Educate me !  |
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Valued Member
United States
74 Posts |
Your Bern 1910 medal is from the 1910 Federal schützenfest. Engraved by Holy Freres, St. Imier
28mm
In silver there were 6500 minted
Gold: 400 minted
There was guilded silver, silver brooch and bronze examples too.
In the old shootig medal bible it is identified by the number Martin #174 (M174) and in the new Shooting Medal Bible by Jurg Richter it is Richter 263.
It is a relatively common medal.
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Valued Member
United States
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I have been collecting schützenfest medals since 1979 and my father since 1961. We work together in regards to growing the collection but my Father's personal collection is substantially larger than mine. Over the years our collection has grown to the point where 15 years ago we began to sell duplicates to fellow collectors.
If you have any questions or comments I would be glad to hear from you and I will also do my best to answer any of your questions.
Swiss Schützenfest medal collecting is a rather obscure division of numismatics but I feel that the medals are some of the most artistic of all medals and coins in the world.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You guys have got to be kidding me. Now I have something else to consider collecting. They are amazing. How do I learn more about these?
Jim
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Posted 04/13/2007 10:21 pm
