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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.
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