Rifles Crossed, Star above.
For the best shot in a Squadron, Company or Band. Clothing regulations of 1898 no reference to the quailification.
Volunteer Regulations of 1899, award it to 'The Best Marksman in the Company' (no mention of rank).
Clothing Regulations of 1909 'For the best shot in each squadron, company or band of cavalry, Royal Engineers or Infantry'.
Rifles Crossed, Crown above.
For the best shot of a Regiment or Battalion.
The way I read it is; if you are a Sgt and the best marksman in the Company then it is a star, if you are a Sgt and the Best shot in the Regiment or Battalion then it would be the crown.
Last edited by 54Bty; 07-05-08 at 06:40 PM.
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