1870 State of Connecticut Award Medal for Proficiency of Drill. Uncertain Composition. 39.5 mm. 35.1 grams. Awarded to Francis Connery. Very Fine.strongObv:/strong Engraved open wreath around inscription TOKEN OF / CHAMPIONSHIP / OF THE STATE OF / CONNECTICUT. strongRev:/strong Engraved circular wreath surrounding inscription AWARDED TO / FRANCIS CONNERY / FOR PROFICIENCY OF DRILL / IN UPTONS MANUAL OF ARMS / BRIDGEPORT, CT. / SEPT 13 1870. Apparently mounted in a thin bezel, and perhaps of silver-plated composition. emstrongThis is a must see, sold as is, no return lot./strong/emFrom the Ralph A. Edson Collection.