Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 with Award Document, to Matrose Hans Gurlich Archive 5cm (14-1/2")

5cm (14-1/2")

while the latter has been bend post-manufacture to give the cross a vaulted appearance

topped by a stylized banner bearing an inscription of “STREIFENDIENST” (“PATROL SERVICE”) on a pebbled background

who was also in the RCAF during the war (J500006)

Oneida County

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 with Award Document, to Matrose Hans Gurlich Archive 5cm (14-1/2")(Kriegsmarine Schtzenschnur, I. Stufe mit Verleihungsurkunde). Constructed of interwoven dark blue rayon threading, each end culminating in a loop for uniform button attachment, one end with an integrated oval brown wool disk, unmarked, measuring 46 cm in total length, accompanied by its original award document, named to MATROSE HANS GURLICH of 5. Kompanie, 10. Schiffsstammabteilung, awarded for competency with the Gewehr 98k rifle, issued at