Germany, Imperial. A Marksmanship Badge in Silver by Emil Weigand

Item #G42638

Price:

$70
(Schützenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a rightward-facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of “DEM BESTEN SCHÜTZEN” (“THE BEST MARKSMEN”), within an oak leaf wreath, the obverse with a maker’s mark of “E. WEIGAND FEC.” for the firm of Emil Weigand, Berlin, measuring 38.16 mm in diameter, weighing 29.6 grams, in better than very fine condition.