German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship
The German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency (German: Schützenschnur) is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.
| German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship | |
|---|---|
| Schützenschnur | |
| Type | Military Lanyard |
| Awarded for | Marksmanship |
| Description | Three classes: gold, silver and bronze |
| Presented by | the Federal Republic of Germany |
| Eligibility | Soldiers of the German armed forces and Allied nations |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 27 January 1894 (historic) 16 July 1954 (current) |
The decoration is awarded to German military personnel of all grades but is only allowed to be worn by enlisted members. The German armed forces regulations point out that "the Schützenschnur is a decoration for weapons proficiency for enlisted soldiers." Officers can receive the award, although it is not currently authorized to be worn on their uniforms. Foreign military members also may be awarded the badge. The German military regulation on officers still applies, permitting only enlisted members to wear the badge.
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