Archduke Johann's Journey to Meran and Preparations for the Shooting Match
In May 1851, Archduke Johann travels with his family to Meran via Innsbruck. Commemorative medals and shooting prizes crafted in Vienna are ready for transport, while work continues in Innsbruck on the main prizes for the upcoming shooting competition.
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Daily Report.
Innsbruck, 14 April. His Imperial Highness Archduke Johann will arrive here on 7 May with his illustrious family on his journey to Meran, and will linger two days in our city. The bronze and silver commemorative medals crafted in Vienna for the open shooting competition announced in Meran in his honor, which turned out as desired, as well as 12 secondary prizes consisting of tasteful metal flower bouquets and the “four-nail” pins featuring the handsome Tyrolean eagle, are ready for dispatch to Tyrol. Work continues vigorously on the main prizes ordered in Innsbruck.
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The year 1851 in Merano was strongly characterized by public life promoted by Archduke John and significant events, including the large marksmanship festival in May with over 1200 participants. Alongside this, religious initiatives such as the popular mission in Partschins and the opening of new welfare facilities shaped social developments. Sculptor Franz Pendl also gained international recognition through the acquisition of his works. →
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"Archduke Johann's Journey to Meran and Preparations for the Shooting Match." Bozner Zeitung, 23 April 1851. https://digital.tessmann.it/tessmannDigital/Zeitungsarchiv/Seite/Zeitung/2/1/23.04.1851/20097/1. https://www.meran-archive.com/en/artikel/1851-04-23-erzherzog-johanns-reise-nach-meran-und-vorbereitungen-zum-freischiessen