Marksman’s Lanyard – Grade Five Auction NCO’s Shako - consisting of

NCO’s Shako -  consisting of a molded vulcanfibre body with a police green wool covering to the exterior

) Naming is officially engraved in italic script

The collar tabs were worn by enlisted men and NCO's alike and are in silver bullion wire with green wool bases

The Japanese

author of The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross

Marksman’s Lanyard – Grade Five Auction NCO’s Shako - consisting ofMarksmans Lanyard Grade Five First pattern, consisting of a twisted, heavy, interwoven silvery braid with grey cloth fabric stitched on reverse; with buttoning loops attached on both ends, in silvered flat wire, and fabric underneath; the top of the lanyard has attached aluminum Army style shield, measuring 38x55mm; in worn condition.