Item Specifics:
Event: Oktoberfest-Landesschiessen München 1974
Organization: Bayerischer Sportschützenbund (BSSB)
Award Title: Meisterschütze (Master Marksman)
City: Munich (München), Germany
Manufacturer: J. Aschka München (marked on reverse)
Material: Gilt Brass with High-Quality Enamel
Design Features: Münchner Kindl (Munich Coat of Arms), Frauenkirche, and Olympiaturm.
Detailed Description: This is an authentic, original 1974 Meisterschütze (Master Marksman) badge from the world-famous Oktoberfest-Landesschiessen in Munich. This shooting competition is a cornerstone of Bavarian tradition, recognized as part of Germany’s intangible cultural heritage.
The badge is a beautiful piece of 1970s history. It prominently features the Münchner Kindl (the city's symbol) and the Munich skyline. Notably, it includes the Olympic Tower (Olympiaturm), which was a symbol of modernity at the time, having been completed just before the 1972 Summer Olympics.
The badge is crafted from brass with vibrant red, green, and white enamel. The bottom displays the official crest of the Bayerischer Sportschützenbund (BSSB).
Condition: The item is in excellent vintage condition. The enamel remains glossy and intact. The original pin on the back is firm and works perfectly. Reverse is stamped with the maker's mark: "J. Aschka München".