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You are bidding on a NICE example of a 100% ORIGINAL WW2 German Luftwaffe 1st Grade Marksman / Shooting Lanyard! This came from the estate of Stabsgefreiter Johann Haidinger!
The Luftwaffe Marksmanship Award was introduce on September 30, 1936. They were issued in twelve different grades, with grade one being the lowest and grade twelve being the highest. The color of the lanyard cords and shield insignia and the addition of acorns/artillery shells differentiated the specific grades. The lanyards were accompanied with an award certificate and were worn suspended from under the right shoulder board/strap and affixed to the top closure button of almost all uniforms. Only EM/NCO ranks were eligible for award of the marksmen’s lanyards.
Made of aluminum, this Luftwaffe Shooting/Marksmanship Lanyard is in EXCELLENT used condition! Some slight wear due to the age, but nothing that detracts. Almost all the original finish remains on each, and the reverse features the original blue wool disk to protect the uniform from the emblem’s metal prongs. All braiding and wiring are still attached! Both ends retain the original loops that would allow this to affix to the dress or service uniform. Comes from the estate of Stabsgefreiter Johann Haidinger, however, I do not have any further information. Would make a FANTASTIC addition to any collection or display!
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I have other items from his estate in my other listings, including his original Belt Buckle and Collar Tabs
