Germany, Heer. An Armoured Marksmanship Lanyard Shield, Grades 1-4 Buy Now inscribed "ALESSANDRO" at the left

inscribed "ALESSANDRO" at the left and "LAMARMORA" at the right

but in otherwise near very fine

with all four cords joined at six positions within a 26 mm x 28 mm fine aluminum wire patch and slotted in the centre for placement around a button on the shoulder

One of the scuttled ships was raised and scrapped

Germany, Heer. An Armoured Marksmanship Lanyard Shield, Grades 1-4 Buy Now inscribed "ALESSANDRO" at the left(Heer Schtzenschnur Abzeichen). Constructed of zink, the obverse consisting of an oval border presenting as stylized tank treads, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a central Panzer, the reverse with all four attachment prongs intact, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 56 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.