Germany, Third Reich. A Tyrolean Marksmanship Gau Achievement Badge, Type Ii, Bronze Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the Lady Burgess struck reef

the Lady Burgess struck reef and began to sink

84 mm (h) (inclusive of eagle)

The throat also bears a metal loop for attachment to a dagger hanger

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 34174 of Tuesday

Signature on Post War Photo: Arno Pfeuffer

Germany, Third Reich. A Tyrolean Marksmanship Gau Achievement Badge, Type Ii, Bronze Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the Lady Burgess struck reef(Standschtzenverband Tirol Abzeichen). Constructed of bronze with enamels, the obverse bearing a central raised and red enameled Tyrolean eagle clutching a white enameled bullseye target, circumscribed by an inscription of TIROLER LANDESSCHIESSEN 1939, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, maker marked A. G. & CO., MNCHEN, measuring 53 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.