Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 2 Archive 1940 and is signed in

1940 and is signed in black ink by a Colonel and Commander of the Military District Command Dresden II

It is my desire to command you for your proven initiative and ingenuity which have caused the intelligence sections to become superior to any heretofore known in this organization

in the date order they were issued under their respective monarchs

bright red rayon base

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 2 Archive 1940 and is signed in(Kriegsmarine Schtzenschnur 2. Stufe). Constructed of interwoven dark blue rayon threading, each end culminating in a loop for uniform button attachment, one end with an integrated oval disk, the opposite end retaining a zink alloy acorn, unmarked, measuring 420 mm in length, demonstrating moderate soiling and some oxidation of the acorn, in better than very fine condition.