DJ Shooting Badge

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SKU: 02.GTR.0645.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

  • DJ Shooting Badge Obverse
  • DJ Shooting Badge Reverse

Estimated market value:

$100 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Carl Poellath, Schrobenhausen
  • Composition
    Silvered Bronze/Enamelled
  • Size
    21.5mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A fine example of a third reich period DJ (Deutsche Jugend/German Youths) shooting proficiency badge; in silvered bronze and white and black enamels; horizontal pinback; maker marked “RZM M1/103” for “Carl Poellath Schrobenhausen” on the reverse; measuring 21.5mm in diameter; weighing 5.5 grams; in overall near extremely fine condition.

History


The Badge was awarded to members of the German Youth Organization to signify their proficiency in shooting.

The Badge was awarded to recognize good shots, which required an individual to fire five shots from a lying position with a rifle supported by a sand bag, five shots in a lying position holding an unsupported rifle, and five shots fired while kneeling.

It was also awarded to recognize marksmanship, which required an individual to fire ten shots from the firing positions outlined above, as well as fire two bursts of rapid fire.

Finally, the Badge also recognized champion shots, as well as general shooting proficiency.

Members of the German Youth used air rifles, and not real firearms.

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