Distintivi Eccellente Tiratore RKKA

[Japanx]

Fake!!! It is of D. Markov

Indeed!

[Japanx]

Campione della verità

[Pakkenen]

I would say a replacement
Sometimes this badge is worn without suspension .

Chains often torn in the field, so it is often the awarded soldiers wore signs only to pin back and "ears" were cut away at the same time. I have for a long time such sign.

[Dom]

Chains often torn in the field, so it is often the awarded soldiers wore signs only to pin back and "ears" were cut away at the same time.

yes, very well this one, restored enamel on the banner ?

[Pakkenen]

... restored enamel on the banner ?

Unfortunately, yes...

[Pakkenen]

Forgot to mention another reason rework fixing these signs - according to the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on 06/19/1943 wearing a sign is placed on the right side of the chest, so many awarded this sign was removed the chain and wore a sign on a needle or soldered screw to the sign does not stand out among others like as the "Guard" or the "Excellent soldier of..."

The problem is when a broken pin behind ...
I had to make myself the suspension until I will find the original one...

[Dom]

According to several sources this badge is produced until 1941, never seen increased after the 43 reform (February).

Not easy to find an original suspension