Heer Marksman Lanyard

[5ribbonbar]

My apologies if this is the wrong category.

I have to assume this is a repo for I have not seen a double braid like this one has. In person, the odd thing is it is really well made and intricately woven.

Could this be a Bundeswehr piece that someone has modified? Seems weird to go to all the effort in the fine detailing just to make a repo that would not be worth all that much.


Thanks in advance.

[5ribbonbar]

A few more photos

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[5ribbonbar]

One More...

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[Tim Curley]

From your images, this lanyard appears to be a private-purchase lanyard. These lanyards often featured thinner, double entwined cords with more than 14 main twists, sometimes considerably more than 14 main twists.

In Neil Stewart and my book, BULLS-EYE: German Army Marksmanship Lanyards and Tank Destruction Badges, we present several photographed examples as well as period photos showing these private-purchase lanyards in wear.

[fdodge]

I see nothing wrong with the lanyard.

[5ribbonbar]

Learn something new everyday

Thanks guys for the information. I searched the WAF for info on lanyards and saw nothing like this so I really assumed it was a repro but well done.

It is great to think it just may be okay afterall.

Much appreciated.

[5ribbonbar]

Another Sample

By chance I came across another one like the one I posted...it is on the following website.

http://www.robertcollectibles.com/Me...ecorations.htm

[Mike Dunn]

What do these sell for these days? Mike

[rbminis]

These are acceptable, here is my example.
Ralph.

[Tim Curley]

I have two of these private-purchase Army marksmanship lanyards. I bought them both for the same price a standard, issue version would have cost me.

[Mike Dunn]

Okay, what is the price of a standard one?? Mike

[Tim Curley]

Mike,

Your question is difficult to answer as it is akin to asking what is the standard price for a tunic. The price depends greatly upon what kind of tunic and its condition.

Having said that, the price range for Army marksmanship lanyards, Grade 1, in collectible condition, would be from $75 - $125.

[Mike Dunn]

Thanks, you answered what I was looking for. A price range, I guess I should have said that. Was offered one and I wanted to see if the price to me was okay or not. Again, thanks as you saved me some money! Mike