USMC Expert Rifleman Marksmanship Badge – Crossed M1903 Rifles (WW1/WW2 Style)

Short Description

Vintage United States Marine Corps Expert Rifleman badge with crossed M1903 rifles and suspension bar. Collectable early 20th-century US militaria.

Full Description

This item is a vintage United States Marine Corps (USMC) Expert Rifleman marksmanship badge, showing two crossed M1903 Springfield rifles over a laurel wreath. This styling is strongly associated with the World War I and World War II periods and represents qualification at Expert level in Marine Corps rifle marksmanship.

The upper suspension bar would typically read Rifle or Rifleman, and the EXPERT RIFLEMAN I inscription appears to be a specific variant or engraved wording used on this example.

These badges originate from the United States Marine Corps, usually manufactured by private makers such as N.S. Meyer Inc. or H.H. Imperial, and worn by qualified Marines on service dress.

Please inspect the photographs carefully. Sold exactly as shown.

Specifications

Origin: United States
Force: United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Type: Marksmanship qualification badge
Level: Expert Rifleman
Weapons shown: Crossed M1903 Springfield rifles
Era: WW1 / WW2 pattern (period item)
Condition: As per images
Size: As per image with ruler
Material: Metal (silver-tone or brass under plating)

Condition

Condition visible in photographs. Images form part of the description.

Disclaimer

All information provided is given to the best of my knowledge and may be incorrect