A German Grade 2 Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard; Type 1 Auction This illustrates the growing desperation

This illustrates the growing desperation of the army command

The Luftwaffe blue leather buffer pad has unfortunately been lost over time

81 mm x 84 mm

obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Emperor Napoleon I and engraver marked "ANDRIEU

A German Grade 2 Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard; Type 1 Auction This illustrates the growing desperationConstructed of extremely thin twisted silver aluminum bullion wires over thick black cord, all braided into an ornate knot with a silvered aluminum shield depicting a national eagle perched atop a mobile swastika; the knot with a field grey wool backer; the underside of the braid with a protective off white strip of fabric; with an acorn attached to the lower end of the lanyard; both ends ending in a loop for uniform attachment; measuring 410 mm long;