Heer Shooting Lanyards

[Datrus]

I have some trouble figuring out the grades for shooting lanyards. I know they were issued in twelve ascending grades I have some questions about them as well

Could only Officers earn these?

Which grades are these two lanyards?

Lanyard 1



Lanyard 2



Regards, Lars

[harryamb2]

normally it was for other ranks lars.

[Datrus]

normally it was for other ranks lars.

Thank you That must mean EM/NCO's i will guess then

Regards, Lars

[Adrian]

These are a mystery to me. I used to have one but sold it years ago, wish I kept hold of it now. Other ranks only wore them.

I have no idea about the grades above. It would be good if someone can share some lanyard knowledge here?

Here's a Luftwaffe Gefreiter wearing one:

[Datrus]

I have seen a few but i can't seem to distinguish the grades. Grade one is the lowest, twelve is the highest. There are also the two different shields. Lanyard one is from grade one through four. Lanyard two is from five to eight, but then there can be added acorns for achievements. However i have seen a grade three with one acorn and a grade five with no acorn..... and they look the same. Wreath, swords and eagle. Very confusing all together.

Regards, Lars

[Troy Tempest]

[Adrian Stevenson]

Here is a good site:

C:\Websites\deutschesoldaten.com\uniforms\lanyard. htm

Cheers, Ade.