Republic of China Military Shooting Qualification Medal
Key Information
• Country: Republic of China (Taiwan)
• Type: Medal of Marksmanship
• Grade: Silver
• Military Qualification Award
• Numbered Issue: 2975
• Original Ribbon Present
• Period: Cold War Era (circa 1950s–1980s)
Medal Design
Circular silver-grade military qualification medal featuring a detailed sunburst background. The central design displays a rifle placed across a target motif, surrounded by a laurel wreath symbolizing excellence in shooting proficiency. Above the central motif are five red enamel qualification circles. The medal is finished with a blue enamel outer border and is suspended from its original blue, green, and white striped ribbon.
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Diameter approx.:
43.82 mm
Numbered on reverse:
2975
Reverse Inscriptions
Chinese characters stamped on the reverse read:
精射獎章
Translation:
“Marksmanship Award Medal”
The impressed number 2975 represents the individual issue number of the award.
Condition
Original period medal in very good collectible condition.
• Original ribbon present
• Small tear visible on reverse of ribbon below clasp
• Medal surface shows age-related oxidation and wear
• Enamel remains well preserved
• Honest patina consistent with age
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Historical and Collectible Significance
The Medal of Marksmanship was awarded to personnel of the Republic of China Armed Forces for demonstrated excellence in shooting proficiency. These medals formed part of the ROC military training and qualification system during the Cold War period. Numbered examples such as this specimen represent officially issued military awards and remain desirable to collectors of Asian and Cold War era militaria.
Summary
Authentic Republic of China (Taiwan) Silver Grade Medal of Marksmanship with original ribbon and numbered issue. Attractive military qualification decoration with strong display appeal and historical significance.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.