Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Marksmanship Insignia

Item #G54672

Price:

$270

(Schützen Insignien). A pair of marksmanship insignia, including:

1. A Panzer Marksmanship Lanyard badge, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval tank tread wreath, topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central Panzer over a hollow void, the reverse retaining one of two attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 41 mm (w) x 56 mm (h), demonstrating loss of silver finish in addition to the missing prong, in very fine condition.

2. A 1940 Kyffhäuserbund marksmanship victor’s badge, constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a 1914 Iron Cross, surrounding a central bullseye target overlaid by a date of “1940” and crossed rifles, topped by a detailed depiction of the Kyffhäuser Monument and a plaque bearing an inscription of “WETTKAMPFSIEGER” (“COMBAT GAMES VICTOR”), attached to a backplate with a black wool reverse liner, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), demonstrating moderate mothing to the reverse liner, in overall near extremely fine condition.