German WW2 Sniper Badge 3rd Class
The Sniper's Badge was a World War II German military decoration awarded to snipers. It was instituted on 20 August 1944.
It was awarded in one of 3 classes depending on the soldiers capacity as a sniper. The badge was worn on the upper right forearm above all other insignia on field tunics and other combat smocks but not the greatcoat.
3rd class required the recipient to have 20 confirmed kills.
The badge was permitted to be worn by personnel from:
- Army
- Waffen SS
- Luftwaffe ground troops
The Sniper's Badge was a World War II German military decoration awarded to snipers. It was instituted on 20 August 1944.
It was awarded in one of 3 classes depending on the soldiers capacity as a sniper. The badge was worn on the upper right forearm above all other insignia on field tunics and other combat smocks but not the greatcoat.
3rd class required the recipient to have 20 confirmed kills.
The badge was permitted to be worn by personnel from:
- Army
- Waffen SS
- Luftwaffe ground troops
| Weight (g) | 20.00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | FAB Fabrik Adler Berg |
| Restricted Product? | No |
| Affiliation | German |
| Service | Army, Air Force, SS |
| Insignia Fastener | Sew On |
| Insignia Type | Patch |
| Insignia Use | Qualification |
| Material | Cloth |