Dear Donna,
I found this in my dad’s jewelry box. Wondering if you can tell me if it’s military. My father was in the Vietnam War. Thank you for any information.
Wendy
Dear Wendy,
What you found is not a military medal. It looks like it could be and I can see how you thought that. It is from the National Rifle Association, an award medal given for good marksmanship at 50 feet, as it says on it. There are several different medals like this; most are a base metal with a plate of tone color. The value on them is in the range of $10 to $30. Even though the value is lower they still are collectible to enthusiasts.
Thanks for sharing, Wendy.
Donna Welch has spent more than 35 years in the antiques and collectibles field, appraising and instructing. Her new location is an Antique Art Studio located in Dunbarton, NH where she is still buying and selling. If you have questions about an antique or collectible send a clear photo and information to Donna at [email protected], or call her at 391-6550.
