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

soiling evident to the folio

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

the 1st Duke of Primo de Rivera

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;