Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Blackburn Volunteers, an engraved silver prize medal, 60mm. diameter, no hallmarks, Obv. a crowned military trophy with a central oval shield inscribed, ‘Best Shot’s Prize’, above a crown, below inscribed, ‘Blackburn Volunteers Higher Division 1810’; Rev: inscribed, ‘August Shooting Match won by John Lingfield’, fixed ring suspension, very fine £260-300

Ex N. E. C. Molyneux Collection.

Due to the uncertainty that exists with regard to the provenance and manufacture of these early Volunteer awards, this lot is sold as viewed.