DDR NVA East German Marksmanship Lanyard Rifle Badge Red Secondary Cord For Sale

Circa 1960’s to 1980’sUp for sale is an authentic, Cold War-era East German NVA (Nationale Volksarmee) Infantry Marksmanship Lanyard (Schützenschnur für Schützenwaffen) complete with its red-and-silver progression level secondary cord. This is a highly complete, multi-component set showcasing the unique qualification and modular upgrade system used by the German Democratic Republic (DDR) military.Item Components & Details:• Main Lanyard: Features a beautiful, tightly braided silver-gray textile cord in excellent vintage condition with both attachment loops intact.
• Marksmanship Badge: A crisp, white-metal aluminum badge depicting two crossed rifles with bayonets set inside an oval oak leaf wreath, representing the infantry/small arms qualification.
• Felt Backing: The reverse side of the badge features its original, authentic gray-brown wool felt protective backing, stitched cleanly over the metal tabs to protect the dress uniform from scratches.
• Secondary Indicator Cord: Included is the scarcer red-and-silver braided accent cord, which was attached to the main assembly to indicate repetition levels or advanced qualification classes within the NVA ranking system.
• Hardware: Features the original metal spring clip/clasp assembly connecting the components securely.Condition:This set is in excellent vintage/surplus condition. The braided cords retain their original color and shape without fraying or dry rotting. The aluminum rifle badge shows clean details with minimal surface wear or tarnishing. The wool felt backing is fully intact with no moth damage. Please see the high-resolution photos for a closer look at the exact items you will receive.
A fantastic, complete addition to any Cold War, DDR, or worldwide militaria collection.