Prussia. A First War Period Imperial German Marksmanship Lanyard; Second Grade United Republic of a circular spike mounting base

a circular spike mounting base with four capped brass pins

It charts the areas of France

Southampton

while the rear has large plastic buttons sewn on either side of the vent

evident from wear marks on the inside liner

Prussia. A First War Period Imperial German Marksmanship Lanyard; Second Grade United Republic of a circular spike mounting baseA well preserved example of a first war period Prussian Second Grade marksmanship lanyard; constructed of red, white, and black interwoven threading to form a braid, with a braided disc with a white fabric backer,and a loop on the top end, as well as a knot with a single longitudinal acorn and a loop on the bottom end; measuring 310 mm without its loops; a worn example in overall better than very fine condition. (C: 102)