Germany, Luftwaffe. A Marksman Lanyard, Grade I Hold Accompanied by its nickel-plated steel

Accompanied by its nickel-plated steel scabbard

pitting evident on the NGSM and BWM

the medal displaying a slight patina and loss of finish

worn with some tarnish of silver frame

measuring 43 mm (w) x 108 mm (l)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Marksman Lanyard, Grade I Hold Accompanied by its nickel-plated steel(Luftwaffe Schtzenschnur). Instituted 30 September 1936. A Luftwaffe Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade I, consisting of an aluminum insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath, with a central cut out Luftwaffe eagle clutching a swastika in its talons, affixed with four reverse attachment prongs to a lanyard constructed of interwoven blue grey cord with silver aluminum wire cords in a zigzag pattern, with a slide constructed of wood covered in thin