№121687Badge For Excellent Shooting

Russian Empire. Sign for the lower ranks "For excellent shooting from rifles." Alexander II of May 10 (May 22), 1879, announced in the order of the military department - "On the establishment of a special metal sign for wearing on the right side of the chest to encourage excellent shooters of all parts of the infantry and cavalry and their external distinction." Until 1909 he had one degree. It was made of bronze and was a round disc with embossed circles in the form of a target, with an inscription around the circumference “for excellent shooting” and two crossed rifles (Berdan) later Mosin, superimposed on a target. The highest decree of Nicholas II of August 6 (August 19), 1909, three degrees of this sign were introduced.

Earlier fastening - opening paws (first parties in 1879)