German Awards - Imperial Infantry Badge 1913

The imperial badge was established on January 27, 1895 by King and Emperor William II. introduced. 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 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 badge was awarded annually from 1895 to 1913. So there were numerous combinations of annual numbers on the badge. Repetitions of awards occurred up to 7 times (1x were awarded). So, 7 annual numbers on one badge.
The price depends on the number of awards on the badge.

Standing oval badge in gilded brass. The middle of the sign is openwork. On the rear side 6 there are soldered cotter pins for attachment, which are inserted through the mating plate.

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 year, here - 1913 -
• Resting on a wreath are 2 rifles crossed in the center.

Downside:

• A soldered cotter pin was stuck through the counter-plate.
• The sign itself is hollow.

Obverse: 1913 Imperial Infantry Badge

Reverse: Imperial Infantry Badge 1913

Established:

January 27, 1895 by King and Emperor William II

Awarded:

1895 – 1913

Data:

• Material: gilded brass
• Size: 52mm x 89mm
• Weight: 25g

estimated collector price:

1 x Award 100 - 130 €
2 x Awarding 150 - 170 €
3 x Award 220 - €250
4 x Award 330 - €350
5 x Award over €500
6 x Award over €700
7 x Award not specified

OEK Number:

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