German First Grade Shooting Lanyard WWII (Original)

SKU: 93

Original/Reproduction: Original

Availability: In-stock

Manufacturer: N/A

Size / Dimensions: 8 × 4 × 1 in

Materials / Construction: Zinc

Condition: Very Good

Price: $300.00

Seller Type: WW2C

Seller ID: KC

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Description

Original German WWII First Type Heer Marksmanship Grade I Lanyard (Heer Schützenschnur)- A First Type German Army Shooting Lanyard Grade I complete with twisted aluminum cord with white fabric backer with a silvered aluminum badge, green wool backer exhibiting the manufacturer marking in white ink/paint.

History

Marksmanship was a highly valued skill in the militaristic culture of the Third Reich. For soldiers, of course, this skill was taught and trained, and soldiers were expected to achieve marksmanship proficiency. Members of paramilitary organizations such as the Hitler Youth also trained with the use of All_weapons, and of course there were civilian shooting clubs that held events and competitions as well. There was a myriad of different kinds of marksmanship awards that were used to recognize this skill. In the SS, and early in the German Wehrmacht, sleeve insignia was used in different patterns to display different levels of rifle qualification. Later, the Heer and Luftwaffe used special lanyards for this purpose. Heer and Luftwaffe lanyards used distinctive emblem patterns, as did the Panzer branch of the Heer. The lanyards were produced in many different grades for which a soldier could qualify and were not worn on the field uniform. Because of this, issue of these lanyards was discontinued around the start of WWII. Civilian and paramilitary groups had their own wide array of different marksmanship awards, ranging from pins and badges to non-portable medals and award plaques.