machine embroidered with a silver aluminum wire over a tan cloth backing
Footnote:The Panzer Grenadier Regiment 63 was part of the 17th Panzer Division
reverse illustrating the Royal crown on a pillow bed with branch of laurel leaves
Private Ireland proceeded overseas on draft to the 8th Infantry Battalion and was posted to "D" Company
Germany, Heer. An Army Marksmanship Lanyard Shield, Grades 5-8 Auction machine embroidered with a silver(Heer Schtzenschnur Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaid by a pebbled shield bearing crossed swords, the reverse plain, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), all four reverse attachment prongs are missing, otherwise in very fine condition.