A new design, much favored over the round pennant type of the first type badge.
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MVM 2nd Pattern Distinguished Marksman Badge – Darker Bronze 1892.
This style was a much improved and favored badge for Massachusetts Distinguished Marksmen. The Boston Globe dated February 1892 article committed,
“The medal is gun metal bronze in the shape of a five-pointed star. The centre carries the Massachusetts State Coat of Arms encircled by the words, “Distinguished Marksman.” The pendant hangs from a bar bearing the raised letters, “MVM.” The reverse of the medal has the inscription “Erce Petit Placidam Quietam Libertate,” from the state seal, surrounding a circular space in which is to be engraved the name of the fortunate winner.”
“T”bar pin.
65mm high.
Excellent condition.
