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Description:
Antique engraved brass presentation plaque dated1886from aTiro a Segno Nazionaleprovincial shooting competition inPerugia, Italy.
The front is engraved:
“Anno 1886
TIRO A SEGNO NAZIONALE
GARA PROVINCIALE DI PERUGIA
PREMIO DEL MINISTERO DELL’INTERNO”
Approximate translation:
“Year 1886
National Target Shooting
Provincial Competition of Perugia
Prize of the Ministry of the Interior”
Oval brass plaque measures approximately4" long x 2.75" wideand weighs approximately4 oz.
The reverse hastwo original threaded mounting posts, indicating the plaque was once attached to a larger presentation piece, award, trophy, case, or display. The original object it was mounted to is not known.
Wonderful untouched antique surface with age-darkened brass, scratches, wear, oxidation, and green verdigris/patina consistent with its age. We havenot polished or cleaned it, preserving the original surface.
A very unusual piece of19th-century Italian shooting, firearms, military, sporting, or Tiro a Segno memorabilia.
Please review all photographs carefully for condition and details.
