Original German WWII 2nd Pattern Grade I Heer Army Marksmanship Lanyard 17th Century there is no visible makers

there is no visible makers mark

with scratches and chips consistent with long use in service

Cloth tag inside indicates maker of Karl Heisler of Berlin with a date stamp of 18

The serial Number 267203 can be found on the barrel

Original German WWII 2nd Pattern Grade I Heer Army Marksmanship Lanyard 17th Century there is no visible makersOriginal Item: Only One Available. Like many other armies, the German 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 on the