An Third Reich Army Shooting Lanyard Auction His service number on the

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"

Dad lived to be 80 years old

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

each with civilian and military divisions: Grand Cross

An Third Reich Army Shooting Lanyard Auction His service number on theThick, 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.