WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS MARKSMANSHIP BADGE WW2

Officially the ìSch¸tzenabzeichen der SS-VTî, instituted in 1937. This is the second class version, without oak leaves in the center of the badge. Very good condition. A draft institution order of the Reichsf¸hrer-SS dated November 1937 described the 'Sch¸tzenabzeichen der SS-VT' to be awarded to other ranks for shooting proficiency with rifle, light and heavy MG. The badge was to be worn on the right pocket and awarded in 3 classes, 2nd Class (without oak leaves), 1st Class (with two oak leaves) and Sharp Shooting Class (with 3 oak leaves). The badge was manufactured by the workshop of Otto and Karolina Gahr in Munich.