United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Krimschild für Panzertruppe)

(Krimschild für Panzertruppe)

where he was to remain until he was discharged on October 10th

The document is named to Regierungsbaurat (Construction Councillor) Heinrich August Ernst Wilhelm Meinecke

with a curved oak branch to the left

some Great Personage

United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Krimschild für Panzertruppe)In silver, obverse illustrating a left facing rifleman kneeling and in a shooting position, inscribed "IN DEFENCE" below, engraved "CHALLENGE MEDAL No. 3. COMPY." above, reverse engraved "1873. Pvt. M. WHITAKER. 1874. Pvt. M. WHITAKER." in the centre, within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 38 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ornate suspension, "V. R." clasp affixed to its original ribbon, tri claw hanger with pinback, edge