Summary
Medal issued to commemorate the establishment of the Tir National, a shooting complex of 20 hectares at Schaerbeek to replace the earlier 'National Targets'. Issued by Belgium in 1858, minted in Brussels.
Obverse Description
Head facing left; around, LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
Reverse Description
Two soldiers shaking hands before an indoor shooting range; around below, TIR NATIONAL INSTITUE EN 1858
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), U.S. Government, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1858 AD
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
50 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round