Distinguished Shot Badge

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The Distinguished Shot Badge is a military badge of the United States military which was first created in 1903. The badge is intended to recognize those members of the military who have obtained an exceptional score at an official weapons shoot competition.

Issued for both the rifle and pistol, to obtain the Distinguished Shot Badge a service member must be awarded thirty credit points when competing in the authorized excellence category of competition matches. The badge is a one time decoration and may be worn for the remainder of an individual’s military career.

The decoration may be worn simultaneously with the standard weapons qualification badge. Subdued and miniature versions are not authorized.