Marksman Badge?

[sambolini]

Hi,

Is the badge oin this photo for marksmanship?Looks like two crossed rifles, wreath, surmounted with a crown.

Thanks,

Sam

[sambolini]

PIC 2

[Chip]

sambolini,

Yes, it is the Saxon K?nigsabzeichen, given out each year to the best shooting company. The device had the year in which it was won on it. If you could see the year, you could determine which regiment this man was from. Given the location of the photographer, it was most likely the 106.IR or 107.IR. A close-up of the buckle could further narrow it down.

Chip

PS Just last week I got in a picture of an Saxon NCO from the 107.IR wearing a K?nigsabzeichen from the year 1904.

Edited March 30, 2007 by Chip

[sambolini]

Hi chip,

Thanks very much for the info.The date is impossible to read, however there is a staue in the background with a device that has the number "107".

Regards,

Sam

[Chip]

Quite a coincidence, as my photo is a man from the same regiment. I would have to find my list of the winners of this insignia, but I think that it is quite possible that these two soldiers were in the same company in 1904!

Chip

[Arnim]

Quite a coincidence, as my photo is a man from the same regiment. I would have to find my list of the winners of this insignia, but I think that it is quite possible that these two soldiers were in the same company in 1904!

Chip