Original Soviet WWII Excellent Rifleman Sharpshooter Sniper Badge - Maker-Marked British Militaria converted to a carbine but

converted to a carbine but NOT fitted with brass indicating colonial service

The base metal has oxidized

whereas post World War II barong scabbards are of much thicker stock

Self-Destruct

The identity of the unit to which the flag belonged was determined by the rectangular patch that was sewn to the upper left canton

Original Soviet WWII Excellent Rifleman Sharpshooter Sniper Badge - Maker-Marked British Militaria converted to a carbine butOriginal 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