Original German WWII 1st Pattern Grade I Heer Army Marksmanship Lanyard German Afrikakorp This helmet is partially heat

This helmet is partially heat lot stamped 882C which indicates the approximate manufacture date of mid 1944

and the threads on the other end are still present as well

or possibly even replaced

caused when the lacquer top coat ages and starts to deteriorate

in the 7th Hussars

Original German WWII 1st Pattern Grade I Heer Army Marksmanship Lanyard German Afrikakorp This helmet is partially heatOriginal Item: Only One Available. As with all countries, the German Wehrmacht (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