German Shooting Award Dated 1932

The German Shooting Award dated 1932 is a historical military decoration issued in pre-World War II Germany. Such awards were typically presented to soldiers, marksmen, or members of shooting societies in recognition of excellence in marksmanship and participation in shooting competitions. This example is marked with the year 1932, situating it during the final years of the Weimar Republic. The piece typically features traditional motifs such as crossed rifles or target imagery, and often displays inscriptions or emblems relating to the specific event or issuing organization. Constructed from materials like silvered or bronze-toned metal, these awards were worn on the uniform or collected as tokens of achievement. Items from this period offer insight into interwar German military and paramilitary culture, as well as the widespread popularity of shooting competitions in early 20th-century Germany. The award represents both a commemorative item and a piece of social history from a transitional era in German history.