Two Bavarian shooting targets, dated 1927 and 1929 Round targets made of softwood with polychrome frames in oil paint. One target with depictions of Bavarian soldiers in 19th century uniforms against the backdrop of Bavaria, the upper half with the inscription "Ehrenscheibe, gestiftet v.d. Ver. ehem. Ang. d. K. B. Res. I. R. 16 (List)". Diameter 35 cm. Another disk with a central humorous depiction of a tavern scene and the comment "This is the beginning of the end!" as well as the date "22.12.27", the inscription in beautiful Fraktur reads "Zum 40jährig. Founding anniversary Gew. v. H. Dr. O. Ziegler". Diameter 44 cm. Color mounts somewhat rubbed and bumped, one disc with stress cracks. Condition: II -

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