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The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by...rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by English and Scotch rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Designed by Auguste Willms and made by Elkington and Co. '...the elaborate work of wrought iron...which Lord Elcho has presented to the National Rifle Association, to be competed for by the best English and Scottish marksmen at each yearly meeting on Wimbledon-common...has the merit of being very intelligible, as well a noble and appropriate in its conception. A medallion portrait of the Queen [Victoria], wearing her crown, occupies the centre; beneath this are two volunteer riflemen, the one English and the other Scotch, meeting with a brotherly clasp of their hands, despite the ancient remembrances of Flodden and Bannockburn, sculptured on each side. The groups in relief on each side of the head of her Majesty represent Queen Elizabeth reviewing her troops at Tilbury Fort, and Queen Victoria giving the prizes to her loyal volunteers at Wimbledon. Above the heraldic insignia, and other emblems of nationality, which separate the lower from the upper compartment of the shield, is seen the august form of Britannia, with the Lion at her back, while Peace and Plenty, with other allegorical personages, are seated in repose at her feet'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**The Elcho Challenge Shield: A Symbol of Unity and Marksmanship**
In this striking photograph, rifle volunteers gather at Wimbledon Meeting in 1865 to compete for The Elcho Challenge Shield. Designed by Auguste Willms and crafted by Elkington and Co., the shield is a masterpiece of wrought iron that embodies the spirit of national unity. At its center stands Queen Victoria, wearing her crown, surrounded by two volunteer riflemen from England and Scotland clasping hands in brotherly camaraderie.
Despite centuries-old rivalries between their nations, these marksmen have put aside differences to compete for this prestigious shield. The relief groups on either side of the queen's portrait depict significant moments in British history: Queen Elizabeth reviewing her troops at Tilbury Fort and Queen Victoria presenting prizes to loyal volunteers at Wimbledon.
Above the heraldic insignia and national emblems lies Britannia, flanked by a lion, while allegorical figures representing Peace and Plenty sit serenely below. This magnificent shield serves as a testament to the power of unity in the face of adversity, inspiring rifle enthusiasts from across England and Scotland to come together in pursuit of excellence.
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