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xarmydog, I´m 2nd Lt of the German Luftwaffe Reserve, and I may help you. I earned the Schützenschnur in bronze when I was a Warrant Officer, and since I became Lt, I´m no longer allowed to wear it on my uniform (officers don´t need awards to show that they´re great in shooting ;-).

I also got the "Leistungsabzeichen" in gold, I think you called it efficiency badge.

So, tell me what you need, and I´m trying to get it for you.

I can not tell you how much I appreciate your efforts to help me.After mine were lost in a fire,I tried to get them replaced ,so much hassle.I gave up.To some,they mean nothing,to me it means quite a lot.I,during my career,tried to get any and every award possible.I have quite a few,but the ones I am most proud of,are the German ones.To me they were the hardest to get.It was an award all of us tried hard to get.I would have had the sports badge also,except for the swimming.I was just wore out and I knew,without a doubt,I would have drowned.My orders are dated 17nov.76,but I believe,if my memory serves me right,we took the test in 75.Paperwork time I think.If you could post a private reply,and tell me how much money,I could fax you a copy of my orders.I have only one faded copy that reads;German Army Military Efficiency Badge in Bronze.I lost the cards issued years ago from the German Army.I spent 3 years in Schweinfurt with CO.C,1st btn.,30th Inf.Unfortunately,my career was cut short due to a training exercise when a grenade simulator went off between my legs,which to this very day still haunts me.I have to be at the doctors tommorrow for more treatment at a V.A. hospital]4 hr. drive one way].Its kind of funny that its also my birthday!My sister is the VA rep.for the county so she will take me.I have never taken a dime from the Govt,except for my healthcare.I figure thats the least they can do.Thanks to Sand Rat for sending you my way.If,in ANY way I can,you all need my help,please feel free to contact me.Regards,xarmydog.