A Second War German First Type Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard certificate_of_authenticity Removal of glasses before donning

Removal of glasses before donning the respirator meant that soldiers with poor vision were unable to respond to enemy attacks

Footnote: Instituted in 1939

1 in London Ontario

Footnote: Father: Private Thomas Millar was born on December 9

A Second War German First Type Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard certificate_of_authenticity Removal of glasses before donningConstructed of fine silver aluminum bullion wiring over thick white cord; all braided into an ornate knot with a silvered aluminum shield depicting a national eagle perched atop a mobile swastika; the top knot with a field gray wool backer (marked but illegible); the underside of the braid with a protective off white strip of silk; both ends finishing in a loop to allow for uniform attachment measuring 440 mm long; extremely fine condition.