Germany, Heer. A Set of Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Archive on a pebbled Gold background

on a pebbled Gold background surrounded by an enameled blue broad ring inscribed “AVITA ET AUCTA” (Inherit and Multiply)

meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap

Klasse mit Schwertern) Instituted October 18th

(HJ Sommerkampfspiele Sieger Abzeichen)

both lugs severed)

Germany, Heer. A Set of Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Archive on a pebbled Gold background(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.