For the collector that likes these, I would like your opinions. Thanks for your time, Ralph.
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Hi Ralph,
It appears to be a fine and early Army award from the mid-1930s. It's title is that of a "Company Shooting Prize," though I have insufficient experience with military nominclature to detect what detail is provided below the title. Hope this is helpful.
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After a further look, the bottom line seems to be "October 7, 1938." The style of the soldier's helmet is earlier than that -- an updated M-1917 with Third Reich-era shields. This probably means that the prize award bust was created earlier and the inscription was applied later, as the awards were won. Just some thoughts...
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Hi Br. James
Thanks for your opinion and information, this is one of my favorite pieces, the stone base is beautiful, never seen one quite like this. RalphComment
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My pleasure, Ralph; it is quite a striking piece. I have a similar one...and there were MANY such pieces of various sizes produced, usually for prize awarding...though mine is missing its dedication plaque. I hope that those among us more familiar with military nomenclature will be able to add a word about that second line of the inscription. Cheers,
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