#13425-WEHRMACHT SNIPERS BADGE: A fine and almost near impossible to find example of this later war badge in the highest grade awarded to snipers for their proficiency. Instituted towards the end of 1944, the award was made in three classes, This example being a grade 3 as awarded for 60 or more "kills". This textbook example is of fine, multi layered machine embroidery in various colored rayon threads on a backing of dove grey wool badgecloth. This embroidery has the correct chain stitched details throughout the eagle's head & neck along with rust-orange thread forming the eye and beak. The gold border is of metallic gimp cord that is tightly hand applied and correct attached at the base of the rear. This example has met with the approval of numerous collectors and is fact the badge shown on a leading collector forum as what an original should look like. Snipers badges were generally not worn or disposed of by their recipients given that capture with such a badge was virtually a death sentence for the owner. The first such example I have offered in almost 30 years, The badge shows minor age toning and remains in clean, solid condition II+ $4500.00