Wehrmacht Heer Shooting Lanyard

Wehrmacht Heer Shooting Lanyard, bronzed, good worn condition with some minor oxidation and wear over the aluminum thread

The Oberkommando des Heeres (Army Headquarter)  instituted the Schützenschnur in 29 June 1936. The first version had 4 grades  for infantry soldiers from infantry, mountain, motorized infantry, parachute etc. units as well as 4 grades for artillery soldiers. This versions plaque was a smaller shield in silver tint with the German Eagle with a swastika in its clutches in the mid of the shield. This was also the 1st grade of the infantry's form. The 2nd grade has one acorn hanging at the end. Each grade got one acorn in addition. The first grade of the artillery form is identical to infantry. The 2nd grade has an artillery shell hanging at the end. The 4th and highest grade has three artillery shells.