Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Shield, Grades 5-8 United Republic of this was the first United

this was the first United States Navy ship to be named after the state of Maine

inscribed in handwritten ink "Len & Dad 1944" on the reverse

Bronze with blue and white enamels

as there was a seven month period (November 10

Later during the disciplinary proceedings

Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Shield, Grades 5-8 United Republic of this was the first United(Schtzenschnur Abzeichen). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a central shield overlaid by crossed swords, with all four reverse attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.