Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 with Award Document, to Matrose Hans Gurlich Archive topped by a stylized banner

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

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

bronze gilt with blue enamels

the elevations marked in metres

5cm (14-1/2")

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Marksmanship Lanyard, Grade 1 with Award Document, to Matrose Hans Gurlich Archive topped by a stylized banner(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