US826.)CIRCA 1900 US ARMY COAST ARTILLERY MARKSMANSHIP BADGE: very rare and desirable US Army marksmanship badge for coastal defenses proficiency. A large stamped bronze alloy badge with burnished gold finish. Has separately applied silver plaque at front showing engraved target float on two cross cannons. Has pin-back suspension bar with quality hinge and 'C' hook catch. Two rivets on the back where silver plaque is attached. Die-struck on the reverser of the clasp with coast artillery unit '58 COAST ART, No. 12' (58th Coast Artillery Regiment, 12th Battery). EXC++++