Germany, Hj. A Sharpshooter Badge, By Matthias Oeschler & Sohn Auction 22 mm x 31

22 mm x 31

then sent to overseas for service in the European theatre in June 1944

with green embossed paper seal

although their is no evidence shown that the silver class was ever worn

overall bronzing loss)

Germany, Hj. A Sharpshooter Badge, By Matthias Oeschler & Sohn Auction 22 mm x 31(HJ Scharfschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a black enameled bullseye target, overlaid by crossed rifles bearing a central HJ insignia, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code of M1 14 for Matthias Oeschler & Sohn, measuring 25 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.