Germany, Wehrmacht. An Army Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade Iii, Second Type Auction 811 aircraft took part in

811 aircraft took part in what has become known as the "night of the strong winds" as a very strong wind took the bomber stream further south at every stage of the outbound flight

the wing participated in spoiling attacks on English airports and airfields

scattered silvering wear on the two insignias

well worn with correct replacement ribbon

silvering wear but otherwise near very fine condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Army Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade Iii, Second Type Auction 811 aircraft took part in(Heer Schtzenschnur). Consisting of a badge attached to a knotted backer and a thick braid with loops for button attachment on either end; the badge constructed of aluminum on a silver bullion aluminum threaded knot with a field grey wool backer; the chord consisting of matching braid with a white rayon backer; the end of the chord with two embroidered achorns; in extremely fine condition.