Hans Town Association Volunteers 1799.
A circular engraved medal with triple-stepped rim, 52mm, silver, unmarked, obverse engraved with crowned ‘GR’ within wreath of roses, ‘Hans Town Association’ above, reverse engraved ‘Presented by Capt. Penny to Mr. Thomas Price Adjudged best shot 100 Yards 23rd July 1799’, with small loop and ring suspension, minor denting, very fine £100-£140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Small Collection of Volunteer and Shooting Medals.

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Hans Town was an 18th-century London suburb centred on Sloane Street, Chelsea, and named after Sir Hans Sloane. The Hans Town Association Volunteers were located in nearby Knightsbridge.

Owing to the uncertainty that exists with regard to the original provenance and manufacture of some early engraved Regimental and Volunteer Medals, this lot is sold as viewed.