Original Soviet WWII Excellent Rifleman Sharpshooter Sniper Badge - Maker-Marked Snider Rifles & Bayonets as there is some surface

as there is some surface rust on the cut areas

It feels like it is made from wool

We were able to read most of the letters

took no part in any airborne operations and became an island defensive base unit

though unfortunately we have not been able to determine the exact region it was issued in

Original Soviet WWII Excellent Rifleman Sharpshooter Sniper Badge - Maker-Marked Snider Rifles & Bayonets as there is some surfaceOriginal Items. Only One Available. This is a lovely original Soviet WWII badge, an Excellent Rifleman otherwise known as the Sniper Badge. It retains its enamel well and is maker marked on the reverse. The Rifleman badge is of the second variation, featuring a "square" top with narrow shield, and 5 wide scrolls in the top ornament not forming a triangle in the middle. Characteristically square font of the writing and wide profile of the sickle. The