A German Grade 2 Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard; Type 1 Auction Footnote: Thai amulets

Footnote: Thai amulets

marked “Wernstein of Jena” and “DRGM 36269” on the reverse

He contributed courageous and inspiring leadership to the officers and men under his command

This illustrates the growing desperation of the army command

A German Grade 2 Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard; Type 1 Auction Footnote: Thai amuletsConstructed of extremely thin twisted silver aluminum bullion wires over thick black cord, all braided into an ornate knot with a silvered aluminum shield depicting a national eagle perched atop a mobile swastika; the knot with a field grey wool backer; the underside of the braid with a protective off white strip of fabric; with an acorn attached to the lower end of the lanyard; both ends ending in a loop for uniform attachment; measuring 410 mm long;