Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade V Hold losing an eye

losing an eye

crosshatched and finished in dark brown

the obverse swastika has been ground out and some loss of finish is evident

28 mm x 25

black cotton backer separating from the body of the badge and exposing the padded interior

Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade V Hold losing an eye(Heer Schtzenschnur). A Heer Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 5, consisting of an aluminum insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Heer style German nationale eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central pebbled shield overlaid by crossed swords, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a lanyard constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire, with each end completing in a loop for uniform