Prussian first class shooting award cord.

Prussen Schützenschnur 1 Klasse

Prussen Schützenschnur 1 Klasse

 
Prußen Schützenschnur

Prußen Schützenschnur

 
Shooting Award Cord 1 Class

Shooting Award Cord 1 Class

 



In the Kaiserlische Army shooting award cord was allowed to be worn only by enlisted members as a decoration for weapons proficiency. The Schützenschnur was introduced to German army by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1894. There were 10 classes of the shooting award cord depending on proficiency of the shooter.

German corporal with attached Schützenschnur - shooting award

German corporal with attached Schützenschnur – shooting award

 
Shooting Award Cord First Class

Shooting Award Cord First Class

 
Schützenschnur 1 Stufe

Schützenschnur 1 Stufe

 



Regarding to the Kleines Schieß-Buch Bronislaus had second class shooting award.

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