Bill_Carman Posted September 11, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 11, 2014 These marksmanship badges came in a framed grouping that was "Army"; SAW campaigns, a WW1 Victory and various society medals, ......but, I think these are USMC marksmanship badges. The finish is pretty much worn off of everything leaving only a slight silver wash or a bronze/copper metal. The pistol badge is completely bare. There are no hallmarks or makers marks on the pieces. I have been comparing the crossed rifles with other pictures on the Forum, but I have not been able to match up anything. Can those folks in the Forum, that specialize in USMC give me some additional info here? Are these typical, and from about what time period are we looking at? thanks so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bill_Carman Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted September 11, 2014 Last ones, and thanks for the assistance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted September 11, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 11, 2014 The National Guard used the copper colored shooting badges Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted September 11, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 11, 2014 The expert badge with the ladder indeed does look to be USMC, nice early multi-piece construction with a c-clasp. The top bar may be very faintly marked...very beautiful badge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US82Bravo Posted September 11, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 11, 2014 This site will help answer some of your questions - http://emersoninsignia.net/files/Download/1%20shootingbadges%20text%201880-1921.pdf Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted September 11, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 11, 2014 The Army used these designs before adopting the current styles in about 1921. See Emerson's marksmanship badge book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted September 11, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 11, 2014 I think it's an Army shooters badge, of all the documented "with provenance" and or badge owners name engraving present, they show the fishtail ladder bar in use. It was not until the 30s when the Corps adopted the banner style ladder bar. My gut tells me this badge has been cobbled together somewhere along the line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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