two red stars on top designating it as V Class
A lot of three medal ribbon bars
set within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) with arabesques
The crown retains an intact transparent plastic moisture guard which bears a maker’s mark in the form of the “EREL” logo of the former firm of Robert Lubstein
A single ventilation hole flanks each side of the crown
United Kingdom. A Second Place Rifle Target Practice Medal, to Sergeant John McIntyre, 1861 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic two red stars on topIn silver, with a hollow wreath around the exterior, the obverse has been engraved WON BY No 3 SERGT JOHN MCINTRYE with three soldiers, the reverse engraved 2ND PRIZE IN THE REGULAR TARGET PRACTICE OF THE CARDROSS COMPANY OF Rifle Volunteers FOR THE YEAR 1861 PRESENTED BY MR. WILLIAM HILL EDINBURGH., measures 50. 4 mm (w) x 54. 6 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ring), weighs 30. 24 grams, light wear, extremely fine. Contained in a small