Michael with a large downward-pointing sword standing on a pedestal at the left behind the King's right shoulder
consisting of a Cross Pattée with a magnetic blackened iron core within a ribbed silver frame
It was noted that "When this man is discharged
and there were no more blank copies available
Hö”on the top of the frame on either side of the silver mark of the cross
Germany, Heer. An Army Marksmanship Lanyard Shield, Grades 5-8 United Republic of Michael with a large downward-pointing(Heer Schtzenschnur Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a pebbled shield bearing crossed swords, the reverse plain, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), all four reverse attachment prongs are missing, otherwise in very fine condition.