1911 Italy Shooting Award Medals Bronze – Lancelot Croce Italy – Kingdom of Italy (1911) official medals for the Quarta Gara Generale di Tiro a Segno – Rome, 1911, both designed and signed by the Italian medallist Lancelot Croce. : • 1 large bronze medal (with natural vintage patina) A rare opportunity to obtain two metal variants from the same artist and same conio. ⸻ 2. Bronze Medal – Obverse & Reverse Same design, same die, same signature L. Croce. Bronze version with original toning and typical early-20th-century oxidation. Condition: Very Fine / Extremely Fine. ⸻ Specifications (both medals) • Artist: Lancelot Croce • Date: 1911 (MCMXI) • Diameter: approx. 60 mm • Metal 2: Bronze • Theme: National Shooting Competition • Origin: Rome, Italy – Kingdom of Italy (If you want, I can add weight of the silver medal.) ⸻ Historical Background The Gara Generale di Tiro a Segno was one of Italy’s most important national competitions promoting shooting skills for both military and civilian marksmen. The 1911 edition, held in Rome, took place during the celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of Italian Unification. Lancelot Croce, known for his highly detailed allegorical style, produced one of the most elegant Italian medals of the early 20th century, combining: • Military realism (soldiers and Bersaglieri) • Classical allegory (Roma seated, SPQR shield) • Fine Art Nouveau drapery and composition A perfect blend of patriotic and artistic symbolism. ⸻ Collector Notes • Large-format medals are harder to find intact • Croce’s silver strikes are particularly sought after • Both variants together make an excellent display piece • Ideal for collectors of Italian Kingdom, Militaria, SPQR items or Art Nouveau medals.