Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard Shield, Grades 5-8 Auction Archive sent by boxing legend Max

sent by boxing legend Max Schmeling along with a signed holiday card

In stamped brass with stamped silver nickel face plate affixed by two soldering spots

16 mm x 38 mm

It rendered him permanently unfit for military service

Footnote: Sapper Company 707 was part of the infamous 707th Infantry Division

Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard Shield, Grades 5-8 Auction Archive sent by boxing legend Max(Heer Schtzenschnur Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a central shield with crossed swords, the reverse with three of four attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 43. 21 mm (w) x 57. 30 mm (h), weighing 6. 6 grams, in near extremely fine condition.