Description: ebay template home | Shop | about us | Feedback | contact us Shop VDG Militaria strives to always properly represent all items listed. Thank you for browsing and happy collecting! Product Description VDG Militaria strives to accurately represent all items listed. Below are the details for this specific product:Physical Description: This is an original 1919 U.S. Marksman Medal awarded for rifle practice. The medal features two bars: one labeled "MARKSMAN" and the other dated "1919," suspended from a six-pointed star medallion. The medallion has the number "71" in the center, surrounded by the text "Rifle Practice, Pro Aris et Pro Focis, Armory Range." The badge shows some patina and wear consistent with its age, giving it a beautiful vintage appearance. The back of the medallion is marked "J. F. U. Co. N.Y.," indicating the maker. The medal measures approximately 3 inches in total length.Historical Context: This marksman medal was awarded to members of the 71st Regiment in 1919 for proficiency in rifle practice. The Latin inscription "Pro Aris et Pro Focis" translates to "For Hearth and Home," emphasizing the soldiers' duty to protect their country. The 71st Regiment, based in New York, has a long and distinguished history, including service in the Spanish-American War and World War I. Medals like this were awarded to soldiers who demonstrated exceptional skill with their rifles during training exercises at armory ranges, reflecting the military's emphasis on marksmanship. This medal is a rare and valuable collectible from the post-World War I era. About VDG Militaria VDG Militaria is dedicated to providing authentic, original military antiques. We specialize in items from various historical eras, including World War I, World War II, and beyond. Our mission is to preserve military history through the sale and collection of original memorabilia. Shipping & Returns Orders are generally shipped within 4-5 business days via USPS with tracking numbers. Combined shipping is available upon request. We accept returns for damaged items or concerns regarding authenticity. Contact Us If you have any questions about this item or VDG Militaria, feel free to contact us via eBay messaging. We are happy to assist you with any inquiries or concerns. Payments Shipping Returns Feedback All major credit cards Orders are generally shipped within 4-5 business days via USPS with tracking number. We are happy to combine shipping to give you the best shipping rate possible. However, PLEASE REQUEST A TOTAL BEFORE PAYING FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS. If you fail to do so, we will ship your items out individually and will NOT be able refund shipping prices. We get hundreds of orders every day, and do not have time to sort through individual orders and retroactively combine shipping when the buyer fails to properly request an invoice. For more on how to request a total, please refer to eBay's guidelines on combined shipping. Items shipped internationally via the Global Shipping Program CAN NOT be combined due to eBay's policy. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a refund in its original packaging We accept returns
Price: 119.99 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
End Time: 2025-01-09T21:28:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
