WWII US Army Marksman Badge Auto Rifle Bar Sterling Silver‎ Pin

Vintage U.S. Army marksman qualification badge featuring the classic iron cross-style design with AUTO. RIFLE hanging bar. This is a desirable WWII-era or mid-century military insignia piece, commonly issued to denote proficiency with automatic rifles.  Type: U.S. Army Marksmanship Badge  Qualification: Auto Rifle  Material: Sterling silver (marked on reverse)  Design: Iron cross style with hanging qualification bar  Era: WWII / mid-20th century military issue  Attachment: Pin-back  Condition:  Pre-owned with visible patina/tarnish consistent with age  Structurally solid with intact pin and linkage  See photos for exact condition  These badges were issued as part of U.S. Army shooting qualifications, where attached bars indicated weapon type. � Collectors value sterling versions and complete examples with bars like this one.