Germany, Heer. A Set Of Tropical Unteroffizier Flak/Artillery Tropical Shoulder Straps United Republic of on March 26

on March 26

followed by a Preamble by the author

along with discoloration in the gold-colored bullion on the chin strap)

loop at exterior of shoulder meeting uniform button when attached

Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order

Germany, Heer. A Set Of Tropical Unteroffizier Flak/Artillery Tropical Shoulder Straps United Republic of on March 26(Heer Tropen Schultklappen fr Unteroffizier der Flak Artillerie). A matching set of Heer tropical Unteroffizier Flak Artillery shoulder straps, each constructed of olive drab cotton twill, trimmed with red piping, and bordered by a brown rayon tresse, the reverse of each with an integrated strap bearing a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 46 mm (w) x 105 mm (l), in near mint condition. Footnote: From the Roger Bender collection.