Brig Posted December 28, 2016 Share #26 Posted December 28, 2016 These are strange pieces. If sharpshooter was higher than marksman, why would the individual care if he maintained the marksman bar? I have one myself, and I believe a portrait of a Marine wearing it in the 1900s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stucky151 Posted December 28, 2016 Share #27 Posted December 28, 2016 I wonder if it had anything to do with the extra pay they received from their marksmanship status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share #28 Posted December 29, 2016 Hi Brig, It could have just been a matter of "bling". You have to admit that the combined badge looks pretty impressive when worn on a uniform, especially to the non-military observer! They were unofficial, but there was a mention in Emerson's book that militia members or "citizen soldiers could often wear such federal recognition in addition to state badges". And this might explain the initial production of the combination badges. stucky, not sure if that were the case as far as additional pay for having both badges, though we know that weapon proficiency did indeed come with additional pay, so perhaps? We'll probably never know the whole story behind these unusual badges. My best wishes to you both! Happy New Year! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45govt Posted April 26, 2018 Share #29 Posted April 26, 2018 Hello Just bringing this back up Received new medal the other day and thought I would post it This person was in for quite awhile Looks like his skills were up and down based on the years he missed making Sharpshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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