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West Australian Rifle Association > Records

Palma Trophy Certificate

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1988

Overview

Laminated Certificate

Historical information

This certificate copy is a record of a rare win by the Australian team of the international Palma match.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-205-2024.69

Width

350 mm

Height or length

280 mm

Inscriptions and markings

“Palma Trophy” “In the name of The United States of America to The Riflemen of the World” “Australia 1988”

Contextual Information

Palma competition dates from 1876, featuring long-range rifle shooting out to 1,000 yards. The match was held in Sydney in 1988 to coincide with Australia's 200th anniversary. Australia has only won this competition in 1979, 1988, 2019 and 2024

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