Original German WWII Artillery Battalion NCO Shooting Competition 3rd Prize Award Plaque Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts though this example is not

though this example is not etched or nickel plated

000 to 140

Three of the 81 C-47s were lost before or during the jump

would have severed the American supply and communication lines

The helmet's heat lot code of I 4451 is clearly visible

Original German WWII Artillery Battalion NCO Shooting Competition 3rd Prize Award Plaque Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts though this example is notOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting German WWII Shooting Prize plaque, measuring about 5 3 4" in diameter. Cast from non magnetic metal, it has what looks to be an aluminized paint coating over most of the surface. It has two round "feet" on the bottom, and there is a wire stand on the back that allows it to stand up. The front is embossed with a German Artillery team manning an artillery piece. Above this is the following