Original German WWII 1st Pattern Grade I Heer Army Marksmanship Lanyard German Afrikakorp For that reason

For that reason

This helmet is partially heat lot stamped 882C which indicates the approximate manufacture date of mid 1944

This is a tremendous “send-home” periscope captured by Master Engineer Junior Grade Edwin B

and the threads on the other end are still present as well

caused when the lacquer top coat ages and starts to deteriorate

Original German WWII 1st Pattern Grade I Heer Army Marksmanship Lanyard German Afrikakorp For that reasonOriginal Item: Only One Available. As with all countries, the German Wehrmacht (armed forces) spent a considerable amount of time training how to improve the accuracy of firing their small arms. An award was developed to recognize individuals who excelled in shooting. The Marksmanship lanyard was instituted on June 29th of 1936 through an executive order signed by AH. The shooting lanyard award was attached to the uniform by placing one of the loops