Brig Posted February 8, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 8, 2014 This sold for a mere 30 bucks on eBay, I hope one of you Army marksmanship enthusiasts got it. It's a handmade medal for the Camp Perry matches, stating 'Distinguished Sand Rat'. I have no idea what a sand rat is, but I imagine it's era range slang for something, perhaps someone who shoots low and hits the ground. When I worked the range we called those who shot the berm below the target 'Worm Snipers', so I am guessing this is something similar. Really cool item Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BelligerentBlue Posted February 9, 2014 Share #3 Posted February 9, 2014 I was able to find something that says a sand rat is "The name given to a soldier on duty in the rifle pit during target practice." Seems like a fitting definition for this interesting piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted February 9, 2014 Very interesting. I bet this Captain was the verifying officer in the pits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelligerentBlue Posted February 9, 2014 Share #5 Posted February 9, 2014 Sounds like it, for 3 years running being top Sand Rat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyandcultures Posted February 17, 2014 Share #6 Posted February 17, 2014 A truly amazing item. Thank you for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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