Awards of Germany - Imperial Badge of Artillery 1899

Emperor William II. established the imperial badge on January 27, 1895. In the kingdoms of Saxony, Württemberg and Bavaria, royal insignia were introduced by analogy. The sign served as an incentive and encouragement for achievements in shooting. Imperial insignia were donated to infantry, hunters and riflemen and artillery. In 1903, another insignia was introduced for machine gun units. Every year in the corresponding army corps, the company or battery that was recognized as the best in terms of general indicators was awarded. The badge was awarded annually from 1895 to 1913. The badge was worn on the right forearm of the uniform by the entire awarded crew. Over the years of the award, there have been several awards for the same troops. By 1902, numbers began to be placed under the badge already worn. Since October 31, 1902, on a ribbon entwined with an oak wreath, the figures for re-awarding began to be knocked out. The imperial badge of artillery was awarded to the same unit up to 3 times. For 1899, the following units were awarded: Field Artillery Regiment of Prince Augustus of Prussia No. 1, 2nd Battery, 2nd Pomeranian Field Artillery Regiment No. 17, 3rd Battery, 1st Nassau Field Artillery Regiment No. 27 of Orange, 5th Battery, 2nd West Prussian Field Artillery Regiment No. 36, 1st Battery, foot artillery regiment Dikau. (Lower Silesian) No. 6, 4th Battery. The king's badge, with a royal crown on a wreath, received only in Württemberg the field artillery regiment of King Charles (1st Württemberg) No. 13, 9th battery, and in Saxony - the Royal Saxon infantry artillery regiment No. 12, 9th battery.

Standing oval badge in gilded brass. The middle of the sign is openwork. Soldered on the rear side 8 is a fastening cotter pin which is inserted through the mating plate. The badge is inscribed on the uniform.

Front side:

• The edge is formed by a wide oak-leaved wreath.
• Below it is tied in a loop. From above it is completed by the imperial crown.
• Above the loop is the corresponding number of the year, here - 1899 -
• Resting on the wreath 2 with cannon pipes crossed by the middle.

Downside:

• A soldered cotter pin was stuck through the counter-plate.
• The sign is hollow. Cover plate and cotter pin are covered with cloth.

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