Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade I Hold holding white thunder bolts in

holding white thunder bolts in both its claws

1917 after suffering heavy casualties at Vimy Ridge

where he achieved the rank of Air Mechanic (A) in December

VICTIMES DE GUERRE & D'ANCIENS COMBATTANTS" (National Federation of the Associations of Mutilated

Germany, Heer. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade I Hold holding white thunder bolts in(Heer Schtzenschnur). Constructed of silvered feinzink, 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 pebbled shield bearing crossed swords, unmarked, measuring 39. 32 mm (w) x 55. 27 mm (h), affixed with four reverse attachment prongs to a lanyard constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire, completing in a loop at each