{"product_id":"german-schutzenverein-prize-cross-835-silver-green-enamel-rifles-hameln-medal","title":"German Schutzenverein Prize Cross 835 Silver Green Enamel Rifles Hameln Medal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRibbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhoto 4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen enamel shows crazing and minor chipping, particularly on the left arm. Metal borders have dark patina throughout. Ribbon present with original pin-back mechanism. All inscriptions and hallmarks remain legible. Wear consistent with age and use. See all photographs for detailed condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Object\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: Cross pattee with rope-border rim, green enamel infill on all four arms. Central medallion with crossed rifles over a laurel wreath and target. Silk ribbon in white and dark green vertical stripes, tied in a bow with pin-back suspension. Weight: 20g with ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Three-line donor inscription: \"Gestiftet von Uhren-Schmidt \/ Hameln, Osterstr. 32 \/ gegenuber DEWEZER\". The medal was donated by a watchmaker named Schmidt, whose shop was at Osterstrasse 32 in Hameln, directly opposite the offices of the Deister- und Weserzeitung (DeWeZet), the local newspaper still publishing today. The top arm is engraved with the competition result: \"4. Sch \/ freih. \/ 40 Rg\" meaning 4th place, freehand (standing) position, 40 rings (points). The bottom arm carries the 835 silver purity mark and the maker's stamp \"AUGUST SCHMIDTT\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Green enamel shows crazing and minor surface wear, consistent with age and handling. Metal borders carry a dark patina. Ribbon is present with original pin-back. Hallmarks and inscriptions remain fully legible. See photographs for full condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObject: Commemorative Medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1914-1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 835 Silver, Green Enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginality: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Voyage Bird","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565198622860,"sku":"TVBSCHUTZHAMELN01","price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/0793\/2044\/files\/57_66243c0c-b463-42bd-9719-3184ba4db21f.jpg?v=1788360138","url":"https:\/\/www.thevoyagebird.co.uk\/products\/german-schutzenverein-prize-cross-835-silver-green-enamel-rifles-hameln-medal","provider":"TheVoyageBird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}