A Second War German First Type Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "W SCULLY LTD"

maker marked "W SCULLY LTD" on the reverse

but some plating worn off

with early pin back assembly

Footnote: Instituted in 1939

originally inscribed "IMPERIUMBRITANNICUM" has had the inscription deleted and is blank

A Second War German First Type Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "W SCULLY LTD"Constructed of fine silver aluminum bullion wiring over thick white cord; all braided into an ornate knot with a silvered aluminum shield depicting a national eagle perched atop a mobile swastika; the top knot with a field gray wool backer (marked but illegible); the underside of the braid with a protective off white strip of silk; both ends finishing in a loop to allow for uniform attachment measuring 440 mm long; extremely fine condition.