GERMAN SNIPER BADGE 1944-1945

Hitler created the Sniper Badge on 20th August 1944, to impel soldiers to train and be used as snipers. Thus the strategic importance of single combat was stressed in highly stylised propaganda. Since the soldiers themselves to a special extent were in sight of the enemy troops, unlike the members of other service arms, experienced the death of their enemies directly, the numbers of volunteers did not reach the planned extent. In this concise history, this badge, as well as the actions of German snipers, is examined and includes colour images of badges, weapons, awards, Soldbuchs, and war era photos.