NAM.1972-12-21-1

Shooting medal, silver, 1799. Awarded to Mr J Denver, Chelsea Armed Association. Obverse: within a raised fullered rim, the following engraved design. The cypher, 'GR', surmounted by a monarchial crown. The whole encircled by a laurel wreath from which issues a trophy of flags, a cannon, a sword, muskets with bayonets fixed and an axe. Below, a pile of cannonballs and a drum. Above all, the Gothic title, 'Chelsea Armed Association'. Below all. the further title, 'Parish of St Luke'. Reverse: within a raised fullered rim the engraved inscription, 'A Reward of Merit and Superior Skill at the Annual Target Practice at Battersea on June 12th 1799 Adjudged by Major Matthew Yatman to Mr J Denyer;. With a silver flat loop at the uppermost point, for suspension.