German Awards - 1905 Royal Infantry Badge

The imperial badge was established on January 27, 1895 by King and Emperor William II. introduced. In the kingdoms of Bavaria, Württemberg and Saxony, with the foundation of the imperial sign, royal signs were introduced that had a royal crown instead of the imperial crown as the upper end of the wreath. 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. In the Kingdom of Bavaria, the insignia for infantry in 1905 was awarded to the following units: the 11th company of the Royal Bavarian Infantry Life Regiment, the 1st company of the Royal Bavarian 14th. Infantry Regiment (Hartmann) and 6th Company of the Royal Bavarian 18th Regiment. Infantry Regiment (Prince Ludwig Ferdinand)
Royal insignia due to the few awards are less common than insignia with the imperial crown.

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. The mark was superimposed on a felt backing sewn to the sleeve.

Front side:

• The edge is formed by a wide oak-leaved wreath.
• Below it is tied in a loop. On top is the royal crown.
• Above the loop is the corresponding year, here - 1905 -
• 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.