Germany, Third Reich. A Tyrolean Marksmanship Gau Achievement Badge, By A.g. & Co. certificate_of_authenticity depicting a 8

depicting a 8

Footnote: Oskar Dirlewanger has been described by several historians as one of the most brutal and sadistic Nazi soldiers

” In July

on loop for suspension (marked “30” for “Münzamt Wien”)

Early fine quality badge in silvered tombac

Germany, Third Reich. A Tyrolean Marksmanship Gau Achievement Badge, By A.g. & Co. certificate_of_authenticity depicting a 8(Schtzenverband Tirol Gauleistungsabzeichen). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a red enameled Tyrol style German national eagle clutching a white enameled bullseye target with a mobile swastika centrepiece, circumscribed by a raised inscription of TIROLER LANDESSCHIESSEN 1939, the reverse maker marked A. G. & CO., MNCHEN, measuring 53 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.