Germany, Third Reich. A 1939 Tyrolean Marksmanship Gau Achievement Badge, Type Ii, Bronze Grade Hold the comb slotted on both

the comb slotted on both sides near its front for ventilation

The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Brandon under the authority of G

It has not been cleaned and exhibits the fine patina that one would expect after nearly 70 years

suspended from a ribbon with a “Hoheitszeichen”

measuring 46 mm (h) x 35 mm (w)

Germany, Third Reich. A 1939 Tyrolean Marksmanship Gau Achievement Badge, Type Ii, Bronze Grade Hold the comb slotted on both(Standschtzenverband Tirol Vorarlberg Gauleistungsabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronze with enamels, the obverse bearing a central red enameled Tyrolean eagle clutching a white enameled bullseye target overlaid by a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of TIROLER LANDESSCHIESSEN 1939 (TYROLEAN STATE SHOOTING 1939), the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 52. 14 mm in