Germany, Heer. A Set of Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Archive the collar is flanked by

the collar is flanked by tabs composed of green-coloured wool base

(HJ Sommerkampfspiele Sieger Abzeichen)

An officer decoration in silver gilt presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross ball finials

Stitched in place just above the upper right pocket is a Wehrmacht General’s eagle

Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and assorted research papers

Germany, Heer. A Set of Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Archive the collar is flanked by(Heer Schulterklappen fr Mannschaften). A matching set of first pattern Heer Enlisted ranks shoulder straps, each constructed of dark green wool and bearing white chain stitched numerals 69, the reverse of each with an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 105 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.