Distinguished Pistol Shot and Rifleman Badges

Distinguished Pistol Shot	Distinguished Rifleman

Description

Pistol Shot

A gold badge 2 43/64 inches (6.79 cm) in height overall consisting of a bar and pendant. The bar is 15/32 inch (1.19 cm) in height and 1 1/2 inches (3.81 cm) in width, upon which is superimposed a shield of stars and stripes with the letters "U.S. ARMY" thereon. The pendant is a gold shield shape 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height and 1 3/64 inches (2.66 cm) in width, in the center is an enameled target between the words "DISTINGUISHED" and "PISTOL SHOT."

Rifleman

A gold badge 2 3/16 inches (5.56 cm) in height overall consisting of a bar and pendant. The bar is 9/16 inch (1.43 cm) in height and 1 13/16 inches (4.60 cm) in width, upon which is superimposed a shield of stars and stripes with the letters "U.S. ARMY" thereon. The pendant is gold shield shape 1 1/2 inches (3.81 cm) in height and 1 13/32 inches (3.57 cm) in width, in the center is an enameled target between the words "DISTINGUISHED" and "RIFLEMAN."

Award Eligibility

The complete criteria for earning the distinguished designation is found in Army Regulation 350-6.

Date Approved

The Distinguished Rifleman Badge was approved by the Secretary of War in General Order 1 dated 3 January 1887 with the Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge being approved in General Order 65 dated 29 April 1903.

Subdued Badges

Subdued badges are not authorized.

Miniature Badges

Miniature badges are not authorized.