Original German WWII 2nd Pattern Grade I Heer Army Marksmanship Lanyard MG 34 Ammo Storage and then highlighted in white:

and then highlighted in white:

contractor 56 stands for C

56×45mm rifle with a 20-round magazine

This is a heavy duty “ugly” yet attractive knife

The phosphate finish on the throat is still completely present

Original German WWII 2nd Pattern Grade I Heer Army Marksmanship Lanyard MG 34 Ammo Storage and then highlighted in white:Original Item: Only One Available. Like many other armies, the German armed forces spent a considerable amount of time training how to improve the accuracy of firing their small arms. An award was developed to recognize individuals who excelled in shooting. The Marksmanship lanyard was instituted on June 29th of 1936 through an executive order signed by AH. The shooting lanyard award was attached to the uniform by placing one of the loops on the