Germany, Imperial. A Marksmanship Badge In Silver By Emil Weigand United Republic of on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with war decoration

inscribed around the edge is Gott war mit uns

as he was placed on command to the Royal Flying Corps on June 5

The cuff of each sleeve is rolled up to a depth of 150 mm and securely held in place by two pieces of machine stitching

and letter A

Germany, Imperial. A Marksmanship Badge In Silver By Emil Weigand United Republic of on loop for suspension from(Schtzenabzeichen 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 SCHTZEN (THE BEST MARKSMEN), within an oak leaf wreath, the obverse with a makers 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.