Germany, Wehrmacht. An Army Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade Iii, Second Type Auction 65 mm (w) x 37

65 mm (w) x 37

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

He was posted to the 5th Base Ordnance Depot in Midland

A Mexican Order of Our Lady of Guadaloupe in Gold

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Army Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade Iii, Second Type Auction 65 mm (w) x 37(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.