Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 Archive 5) An Iron Cross First/Second

5) An Iron Cross First/Second Class 1914/1939 Stick Pin

when a gas shell exploded and he suffered gas poisoning and was admitted to No

Instituted March 25

circa 1940-42 period

Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 Archive 5) An Iron Cross First/Second(Heer Schtzenschnur). Constructed of aluminum, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a pebbled shield bearing crossed swords, with four reverse attachment prongs, affixed to a lanyard constructed of silver aluminum wire and completed in each end with a loop, the insignia measuring 39. 30 mm (w) x 55. 34 mm (h), the lanyard