Confederation silver "Basel-Sissach Shooting Festival" Medal 1897 MS65 NGC, Richter-124a. 45mm. By F. Homberg. UNSRE SEELEN GOTT UNSRE LEIBER DEN FEINDEN Kneeling warrior with halberd, cityscape in background // KANTONALSCHÜTZENFEST BEIDER BASEL / IN SISSACH View of Farnsburg castle; in exergue 1897 written on banner separated by Basel city and Basel countryside coats of arms. The ominous obverse legend (Our souls to God, our bodies to our enemies) captures the mood of Homberg’s heroic design while the Matte-like surfaces and nightshade toning further evoke a foreboding atmosphere. This Gem piece is approaching perfection in every regard. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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