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The Bell Medal, (Rifle Clubs Meddalion)
This is a circa 1910 vintage bronze medal produced and presented by The Society Of Miniature Rifle Clubs. It is in a very nice condition save for a couple of small edge knocks taht can be seen in the pictures.
Size: 39mm x 3mm deep.
More informations :
The Bell Trophy was presented to the SMRC in 1909 by Mr. Chas. R.E. Bell as a challenge trophy for award at a meeting. The competition was open to any shooter at the meeting for a fee, but those who held The Bell Medal were entitled to take part without entry fee for life. One Bell Medal was given to every club affiliated to the SMRC each year, which could be awarded to a club member on whatever basis the club chose. It was normal for an individual to be awarded the medal only once. A club was required to register the name of the winner with the SMRC and a list of newly-registered winners was published in almost every edition of The Rifleman from 1910 to just after World War 2.
The arrangements continue to this day and the main competition alternates between the NSRA’s Bisley and Scottish Rifle Meetings.
Dates
The Bell Medal was issued from 1909 to 1939. The Bell Medal ceased to be issued to clubs in 1940 as a result if the war, and at that time the award changed to a certificate.
Estimated number issued Between 50,000 and 55,000. The names and clubs of about 15,300 winners are recorded in The Rifleman.
Our Price: £9.99
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