East Germany (DDR) : National Volksarmee (NVA) Infantry Shooting Cord ( Schützenschnur ).

Silver-wire plaited lanyard with aluminium badge showing crossed rifles within an oakleaf wreath.Introduced in 1957 and awarded only to non-commissioned ranks for small-arms marksmanship, the first awards were made in 1958 to 305 soldiers. Awards ceased in 1990 with the demise of the DDR.Top condition from my personal collection.Three available.....price each.