A Second War German First Type Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard Auction which foundered during a storm

which foundered during a storm in the Mediterranean

but by Rothe circa 1860

Ancre Heights

On each side is the inscription: "IN THIS CLOISTER ARE RECORDED THE NAMES OF TWENTY THOUSAND AIRMEN WHO HAVE NO KNOWN GRAVE

measuring 398 mm in length

A Second War German First Type Wehrmacht Marksmanship Lanyard Auction which foundered during a stormConstructed 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.