Third Reich : Army (Heer) 1st Pattern Shooting Cord (1936-1938) - Grade 1.

Silver wire-woven plaited lanyard with silver aluminium shield plaque attached bearing a Wehrmacht eagle. The rear of the cord has a silver-grey rayon/silk backing introduced in 1937 to reduce abrasion to the uniform...
Introduced in 1936 to replace an earlier system of sleeve stripes, this cord was awarded to army non-c9mmissioned ranks to recognize marksmanship proficiency.. In 1938 it was replaced by the second pattern.
Top condition from my personal collection.

Code: 54042