German, Ss. A Pair Of Waffen-Ss Artillery Em Shoulder Straps Hold He died four days after

He died four days after the formal Japanese surrender ceremony on 6 September 1945 during the welcoming ceremonies at San Diego

in fine quality golden-yellow and brown machine embroidery

Buckles in feinzink/zinc are usually associated with the Waffen-SS due to the wartime production of 1942 as opposed to the aluminum versions which could be used by both the general SS and the Waffen-SS

one tabs with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label clearly stamped with manufacturer code “A4/445” and serial number “334912”

separation in the stitching along the body's seam and the expected wear from active use

German, Ss. A Pair Of Waffen-Ss Artillery Em Shoulder Straps Hold He died four days after(Schulterklappen). A pair of Waffen SS shoulder straps, each constructed of black wool with red wool waffenfarbe piping (indicating Artillery), each with button loops reinforced with black thread, with complete tongues constructed of field grey wool, each reverse presents grey rayon lining, measuring 45 mm (w) x 103 mm (h), and in extremely fine condition.