Germany, Luftwaffe. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a worn example in ground

a worn example in ground found condition

On original red ribbon with yellow stripes

Footnote: The Order of Saint Stephen (Szent István rend) was an order of chivalry founded on May 5

The end of the pommel exhibiting the head of a pin in the centre

sterling silver gilt anchor insignia

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a worn example in ground(Luftwaffe Schtzenschnur I. Stufe). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, affixed with all reverse attachment prongs to a lanyard constructed of dark grey rayon threading with silver aluminum wire chevrons, culminating at each end in a loop for uniform attachment, retaining a dark blue grey wool underlay beneath the