SWITZERLAND. Tessin (Ticino). Lugano. Medal 1894 (Silver, 46 mm, 55.02 g, 11 h), on the federal gymnastic festival in Lugano. NEI FORTI CONFIDA - LA PATRIA Standing Helvetia facing right with her right hand resting on a fasces bound and her left holding a wreath; behind, Lugano view. Rev. FESTA FEDERALE DI GIMNASTICA / LUGANO 1894 Two coat of arms; above, hat; below, sports and gymnastic equipment . SM -. Matt and rare. Very minor marks, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.