Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class, Silver Grade Archive Marksman Recreational Shooting Patch (green

Marksman Recreational Shooting Patch (green and yellow embroidery on a red felt base

shows initiative

The creation of an immediate award was viewed as a way to recognize gallantry and distinguished service among living soldiers while simultaneously raising morale

He was not employed again in the field

on non magnetic plate

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decoration, I Class, Silver Grade Archive Marksman Recreational Shooting Patch (green(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker, I. Klasse in Silber mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon, surrounded by a ribbed border, the reverse with a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 49. 80 mm (w) x 49. 78 mm (h), weighing 22. 6 grams, missing its hinge and pinback,