1863 Federal Shooting Festival 5 Francs – La and 50 similar items

Popis produktu: This 1863 5 Francs commemorative medal was struck for the Swiss Federal Shooting Festival held in La Chaux-de-Fonds, a city renowned for its watchmaking heritage and republican values. The reverse displays a radiant Swiss cross above a heraldic shield, flanked by flags and surrounded by symbolic martial elements such as rifles, oak leaves, and laurel branches. The inscription ?TIR FEDERAL A LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS ? JUILLET 1863? situates the piece precisely within the vibrant tradition of 19th-century shooting festivals that celebrated Swiss unity, preparedness, and patriotism.On the obverse, the majestic female figure of Helvetia sits against a dramatic alpine backdrop, her left hand resting on a Swiss shield while her right arm points outward?perhaps a gesture toward vigilance or the republic?s future. The minimalist legend ?HELVETIA? underscores her symbolic role as the national personification of Switzerland. This medallion is a modern restrike of the historic original, produced with attention to artistic and historical detail. It is a distinguished addition to any collection focused on Swiss identity, civic ritual, or confederate symbolism in the mid-19th century. Foto: