with a nickel-silver plated metal fitting at the tip and throat
the belt measuring 41 mm x 930 mm
green oxidation evident on the obverse in the recessed areas of the eagle and on the reverse
center appliqu in gilt and enamels
where he would remain until his retirement from the United States Army on August 31
Germany, Waffen-Ss. A Set Of Mann Infantry Shoulder Straps United Republic of with a nickel-silver plated metal(Waffen SS Schulterklappen). A set of Waffen SS Mann shoulder straps, each constructed of black doeskin wool and trimmed with white piping, indicating Infantry personnel, each bearing a reinforced buttonhole with the reverse in field grey wool, attached to a field grey strap, lined with grey cotton, with an analogous reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 44 mm (w) x 109 mm (l), and in extremely fine condition.