Luftwaffe Marksman Lanyard

[Bob Lyons]

Here is a 'Grade 1' on a Luftwaffe Obergefreiter tunic I have (tunic is unit stamped to LG 1), and was a direct veteran acquisition,
and the lanyard was the original one that came with the tunic...


Bob

[Bob Lyons]

And a 'Grade 5' on a flight section Oberfähnrich tunic....

[Bob Lyons]

A couple of closer shots of the grade 5 lanyard....

[gbalke]

I understand that the Marksman Lanyards were only awarded to NCO's and lower ranked personnel in the Luftwaffe. Does anyone know if a recently promoted NCO, who now holds an Officer's rank, would be permitted to wear the lanyard he was awarded prior to his promotion?

[Bob Lyons]

No, officer's were not permitted to wear the Marksman's lanyard with their uniforms....

[Wilhelm Saris]

Here some information (in German) about the marksman lanyards
for the German airforce.
First shown the text from the Luftwaffe dress-regulation from April 1, 1937:



Second shown the text from "Hettler" 1939/1940:



The lanyards are only included with the colored plates for the airforce for NCO's
and enlisted ranks.

Further shown photographs from my book "Aiguillettes of the Third Reich":



(what is shown with the photo at right is a part for the navy lanyard)

[Bob Lyons]

Great info Wim, and fantastic photo of the GG Uffz wearing the basic grade.....

Bob