A German Grade 2 Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard; Type 1 Auction Canadian Military Headquarters on February

Canadian Military Headquarters on February 10th

He contributed courageous and inspiring leadership to the officers and men under his command

marked “Wernstein of Jena” and “DRGM 36269” on the reverse

early fine quality

the 1st Duke of Primo de Rivera

A German Grade 2 Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard; Type 1 Auction Canadian Military Headquarters on FebruaryConstructed 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;