Germany, Luftwaffe. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The end of the pommel

The end of the pommel exhibiting the head of a pin in the centre

Footnote: The Order of Saint Stephen (Szent István rend) was an order of chivalry founded on May 5

sterling silver gilt anchor insignia

yellowish-brown cotton backer

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The end of the pommel(Luftwaffe Schtzenschnur I. Stufe). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, affixed with all reverse attachment prongs to a lanyard constructed of dark grey rayon threading with silver aluminum wire chevrons, culminating at each end in a loop for uniform attachment, retaining a dark blue grey wool underlay beneath the