Germany, Wehrmacht. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grades 1-4, C.1937 United Republic of Grand Cross Set with Oakleves

Grand Cross Set with Oakleves (Oakleves were awarded "for Gallantry in Action")

one constructed of tombac in an oval shape

inside of the lid lined with white silk and maker marked “Deschler & Sohn

Rifleman Baker fought at the Cape Colony

and later as a Sergeant and Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grades 1-4, C.1937 United Republic of Grand Cross Set with Oakleves(Wehrmacht Schtzenschnur). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a pebbled shield bearing a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, measuring 39 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), affixed to a twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire lanyard, measuring 420 mm in length, unmarked, in near extremely fine condition.