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Dominion of Canada Rifle Association ND (c. 1868-) Prize Medal, UNNAMED, 36.6g Bronze, 44mm.

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Dominion of Canada Rifle Association ND (c. 1868-) Prize Medal, UNNAMED, 36.6g Bronze, 44mm.
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Dominion of Canada Rifle Association ND (c. 1868-) Prize Medal, UNNAMED, 36.6g Bronze, 44mm. Features: OBV- The Canadian coat-of-arms framed around two standing riflemen shaking hands, with the Latin inscription below the riflemen "VIS UNITA FORTIOR" (Force is Stronger) REV- Beaded Border around inscribed "PRESENTED BY THE DOMINION OF CANADA RIFLE ASSOCIATION 1868". In 1868, the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 99, assented on July 7, 1900, to promote and encourage marksmanship training throughout Canada. Its passage was prompted by the imminent departure of the British garrisons, who had all departed by 1871, as well as the Fenian raids against Canadian territory in 1866. The Association at that time brought together thirty-three independent rifle associations. The DCRA has continued to hold prize meetings every year since, except during the two World Wars. Pleasing chocolate hue throughout; some corrosion