Badge, Sharpshooter, Small Bore Rifle

Genuine WWII US Sharpshooter, First-class Gunner badge, with Small Bore Rifle bar. Hallmarked Sterling.

The U.S. Army created its first musketry proficiency badges circa 1880 to reward marksmen. According t the system enacted in 1921, three basic badges indicated the degree of proficiency, andadditional bars specific weapons or courses.

The three badges were:

- Marksman, Second-class Gunner. Minimum score of 60-77 % of points, depending on the weapon or qualification course.

- Sharpshooter, First-class Gunner. 78-87 % of points.

- Expert. 85-91 % of points.