Prussian Shooting award?

[Scott R.]

I aquired this with a collection of German Stamps that I bought rescently.

The inscription on the back says "Dem Besten Schutzen"
or "The Best Shooter" Translated.

It is inscribed with (1842 and E. Mues) also. I assume the year awarded and the name of the shooter.

It is tarnished like silver, so I will assume it is silver.
My question is,
Is this Military?
Is it Rare?
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Scott

[Scott R.]

The Back

[VtwinVince]

It's not military, but rather an award given by one of the countless "Schiess-Vereine", or shooting clubs, which existed in Germany. I have a similar item, although it's a cross and dated much later. Yours is an early example but I have no idea on value.