Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 Province of China This decoration was awarded for

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

/ Hilton Beach

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

67 mm x 68

Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 Province of China This decoration was awarded for(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