Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 Province of China the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of “K

67 mm x 68

This decoration was awarded for the duration of the First World War to Ottoman and other Central Powers troops

before being discharged from hospitalization on December 8th

Egyptian assay and silver standard marked on the reverse cartouche and on the reverse of the silver gilt suspension

Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 Province of China the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered(Heer Schtzenschnur 1. Stufe). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, surrounding a central pebbled shield defaced by crossed swords, affixed with all four original prongs to a lanyard constructed of silver aluminum wire, culminating at each end in a loop for uniform attachment, unmarked, the shield measuring