Issue minted in 1879 in Bern on the occasion of the Basel Shooting Festival.
Designed by E. Durussel.
Variety with no rays between the leg and the sword.
Mintage 30.000 pieces.
Clasp removed.
Obverse: standing figure of a man
DAS SCHWERT ZUR HAND IN HERZEN GOTT. SO WIRD D. SCHWEIZER NOT Z. SPOTT / DURUSSEL
Reverse: coat of arms of Basel surrounded by 22 coats of arms of all Swiss cantons
EIDG. SCHÜTZENFEST IN BASEL 1879 / 5 Fr
Diameter 37 mm, weight 25.06 g
