Obermaschinist
on the screwback button hole attachment)
Berdan chose the Sharps rifle mainly because of its fast breech loading and outstanding accuracy from long-range distances
1939 and valid until September 30
Lüdenscheid” for the maker on the reverse
Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Merit Order Medal Bar United Republic of ObermaschinistMounted as worn German style, comprising: Iron Cross 2nd. Cl. 1914, magnetic center; Bavaria, Military Merit Order, Fourth Class with Swords and Crown, in silver and enamels, maker marked on reverse, small period repair on connection between crown and cross, enamels without chipping, thus good fine condition; Hindenburg cross Swords, magnetic; Bavaria, Nine Years Service medal; Third Reich, Luftschutz Medal 2nd. Class, aluminum; Third Reich, Faithful