An Third Reich Army Shooting Lanyard Auction Dad lived to be 80

Dad lived to be 80 years old

Three weeks into the new year

He was 26 years of age (actually 24) and was just ready to take up the responsibilities of life when instead he put on the khaki

December 1938

His service number on the medal and Attestation Paper says "A-10028" but is recorded on the Collections Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada websites as "410028"

An Third Reich Army Shooting Lanyard Auction Dad lived to be 80Thick, twisted, interwoven bright silver bullion braid, head of the lanyard with a 39. 5 mm x 54. 5 mm silvered zinc badge displaying the Wehrmacht eagle above a shield fronted by crossed swords, framed by a wreath of oak leaves, 395 mm in length inclusive of its suspensions loop, Army green cloth backer, scattered silvering wear on the badge, fraying evident on the bullion knots and loops, near extremely fine.