Germany, Third Reich. A Pair Of Proficiency Badges Auction Archive One of the rifles fell

One of the rifles fell to the floor and went off

the two straps at the centre rear wrapping around to the inside of the trousers

Footnote: Howard Pearson was born on August 5

beneath the helmet is two crossed oak leaves above the date “1924

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Germany, Third Reich. A Pair Of Proficiency Badges Auction Archive One of the rifles fell(Leistungsabzeichen). A pair of Third Reich period proficiency badges, including a German Air Sports Association (DLV) Class B Glider Badge, constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, boutonniere style, the reverse with an issue number of 14364, otherwise unmarked, measuring 22 mm in diameter, in very fine condition, and; a 1941 Silver Grade Shooting Badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the