NAM.1975-12-3-1

Shooting Medal, awarded to Mr John Manson, Westminster Volunteers, 1805. Silver gilt, with fixed and loose ring suspender. Obverse: Within a raised fluted rim and upon a convex matt surface, the following repoussé design: superimposed upon the centre of a trophy of arms, a Union wreath enclosing a chained portcullis. The whole surmounted by a monarchial crown. Above the crown is an oblong cartouche, the silver standard mark of a lion passant. Reverse: Within a raised rim and upon a convex surface, the following engraved inscription within a repoussé laurel wreath: ‘Presented by / LIEUTT. / SENIOR of the / 4th Battalion Company, / R.W. R.V. / to Mr John Manson, / being the best Shot / 20th Augt 1805.’ Below the inscription, the hallmark for London 1805-1806, maker’s mark ‘TP’ above ‘EJR’ or ‘EJH’ in four-leaved cartouche (not traced).