Germany, Third Reich. A 1939 Tyrolean Marksmanship Gau Achievement Badge, Type Ii, Bronze Grade Archive a rare example in extremely

a rare example in extremely fine condition

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of “SPERRSCHULE”

: in silver

The biggest celebration was held at the Thingstätte in Heidelberg

the reverse with an unspoiled postcard arrangement and a studio mark of “CARL KÖFER

Germany, Third Reich. A 1939 Tyrolean Marksmanship Gau Achievement Badge, Type Ii, Bronze Grade Archive a rare example in extremely(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