British India, Army Rifle Association 1921, large silver prize medal by J Pinches

Obv: lioness on a pedestal, facing left, in exergue N.I.R.A. 1863-1886

Rev: on a tablet B.P.R.A. 1887-1921, ARMY RIFLE ASSOCIATION INDIA above and below, within laurel wreath

Condition: Extremely fine, attractive, onetime lightly cleaned (polish traces remaining); Diameter: 55mm

References: BHIM 960.9

Notes: NIRA was the Northern India Rifle Association, succeeded by the BPRA, the Bengal Presidencey Rifle Association. This then became the Army Rifle Association in 1921.

Price £110