A German Grade 2 Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard; Type 1 United Republic of the 2nd Mounted Rifle Battalion

the 2nd Mounted Rifle Battalion began serving in France in September 1915

nearly entire bronze wash is gone

Each measuring 35 mm (w) x 100 mm (l)

measuring 42 mm (w) x 46 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

A German Grade 2 Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard; Type 1 United Republic of the 2nd Mounted Rifle BattalionConstructed 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;