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Medals/So-Called Dollars
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EDALS
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1841 Baltimore City Guard Silver Shooting Medal
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Baltimore City Guard was a Maryland local militia and served in
The 2nd Brigade of The First Light Division during the civil war.
This 1.8 oz. ornately decorated silver medal bears inscription
"The Baltimore City Guards to Wm. B. Boyd" on the obverse and
"For the Second Best Shot, August 9th, 1841" on the reverse.
Probably an award medal for a local shooting competition or
during the training of the militia in early 1840s. Extremely
attractive and very original without any damage.
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,000 - 2,500
Purchased from Anne Arundel House Antiques, Dave Mark in
Maryland 15 years ago
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1514
1854 Boston Militia Unit "National Lancers" Silver
Shooting Medal
. Lancers were light cavalry that carried a
nine-foot lance with a sharp finial designed to kill infantrymen.
Lancers were the elite Polish and French cavalry who earned a
reputation in Napoleon's army as shock troops.
The National Lancers was formed in 1836 to serve as the city
cavalry of Boston. The unit has remained active until today,
without interruption, to this day, having served in the Civil War
(Companies C & D 1st Mass. Cav.), as well as World Wars I & II.
This 1.7 oz. medal is 2.5" x 2.75" high with scroll engraved sus-
pension loop. The obverse displays a 3/8" wide chained border
of acanthus leaves, with the central theme of a mounted lancer
wearing the unit's distinctive uniform. Obverse: A scroll work
riband at the top displays the unit's motto, "Union Liberty and
the Laws". Reverse An identical border with the legend
"National Lancers/ Awarded to/ for 2nd best Shot/ at Target
practice/ September 20th/ 1854".
An absolute stunning example with needle sharp details and
fascinating engraving in the style of early 19th century.
Extremely historic and worth a closer inspection to experience
the extraordinary temperament it carries.
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,000 - 2,500
