and for 9 weeks in France in 1915 was unable to carry on in front line
with only a few marks from age
Max Fischer
On arrival the site was found to be under direct enemy fire
the obverse with a central German Red Cross- (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) style German national eagle
Germany, Imperial. A Marksmanship Badge In Silver By Emil Weigand Auction Archive and for 9 weeks in(Schtzenabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM BESTEN SCHTZEN (THE BEST MARKSMEN), within an oak leaf wreath, the obverse with a makers mark of E. WEIGAND FEC. for the firm of Emil Weigand, Berlin, measuring 38. 16 mm in diameter, weighing 29. 6 grams, in better than very fine condition.