Germany, Wehrmacht. An Army Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade Iii, Second Type Auction circumscribed “PRO DEO ET PATRIA”

circumscribed “PRO DEO ET PATRIA” (Latin - God and Country)

for illustration of this actual Distinguished Service Medal

silvering wear but otherwise near very fine condition

811 aircraft took part in what has become known as the "night of the strong winds" as a very strong wind took the bomber stream further south at every stage of the outbound flight

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Army Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade Iii, Second Type Auction circumscribed “PRO DEO ET PATRIA”(Heer Schtzenschnur). Consisting of a badge attached to a knotted backer and a thick braid with loops for button attachment on either end; the badge constructed of aluminum on a silver bullion aluminum threaded knot with a field grey wool backer; the chord consisting of matching braid with a white rayon backer; the end of the chord with two embroidered achorns; in extremely fine condition.