DSVB State Shooting League KK-Gewehr Badge – 1943 (Kleinkaliber Rifle)

This is an original 1943 DSVB (Deutscher Schützenverband – German Shooting Association) State Shooting League badge for proficiency with the KK-Gewehr (Kleinkaliber-Gewehr / Small Caliber Rifle).

• Front Design: Prominently features a stylized red Germanic eagle with green oak leaf detailing, perched atop a target with swastika motif. The year "1943" flanks the target on either side, with "K.K.-GEWEHR" (small caliber rifle) clearly inscribed at the bottom.
• Material: Tombak or similar alloy with high-quality multi-colored enamel work
• Diameter: Approximately 30 mm
• Condition: Very fine – enamel intact, clear detailing

Background:

Issued by the DSVB during World War II, this badge was awarded in recognition of marksmanship excellence in competitive state-level shooting events using the Kleinkalibergewehr (.22 caliber rifle). These shooting competitions were part of a long-standing German tradition of sports shooting, which the Nazi regime co-opted to promote military readiness and ideological unity.

Collector’s Note:

Badges like this are highly desirable for collectors interested in Third Reich-era shooting awards, sports competition memorabilia, or enamel insignia from the WWII period. This piece stands out due to its vivid red enamel eagle and wartime date.