Scharfschützenabzeichen


Title Scharfschützenabzeichen
Sketch dated Unknown
Signature Unknown
Organization Army, SS
Year of adoption Unadopted
Manufacturer None
Publications Unknown
Sources Dr.Kleitmann "Die deutsche Wehrmacht"

 


An unapproved sketch for the sniper's insignia designed by Paul Casberg supposedly in 1943. The approved badge was a sleeve patch and was established by the Order of August 20, 1944 for the Army and SS to award individual snipers for outstanding performance in shooting causing casualties to enemy.