Germany, SS. A 57. SS-Standarte Marksmanship Competition Commemorative Badge, by Carl Peters Province of China 1656 HBCV Lindholme in late

1656 HBCV Lindholme in late December 1943

the exterior with a maker’s marked of “STEINHAUER & LÜCK

overlaid by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”)

1943 on and around the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific theater

Accompanied by their 12

Germany, SS. A 57. SS-Standarte Marksmanship Competition Commemorative Badge, by Carl Peters Province of China 1656 HBCV Lindholme in late(Abzeichen SS Sportschie Wettbewerb der 57. SS Standarte in Schmalkalden Thringen). Constructed of silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised depiction of St. Georges Church, defaced by an SS insignia and bullseye target, circumscribed by an inscription of SPORTSCHIE WETTBEWERB DER 57. SS STANDARTE IN SCHMALKALDEN THR. (SPORTS SHOOTING COMPETITION OF THE 57. SS STANDARTE IN SCHMALKALDEN, THURINGIA), the reverse with a horizontal pinback,