Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair Of Oberfeldwebel Blocking Weapons Mechanic Shoulder Strap United Republic of residue in the recessed areas

residue in the recessed areas of the STars from cleaning

Footnote: Native Constable Takaendisa was cited for "Commendation and award of ten pounds on November 21

reverse inscribed "Erinnerung 1878" within an open-ended wreath of oak leaves

remaining invisible to the eye

All pilots in the picture were awarded the Pour le Merite (Lt

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair Of Oberfeldwebel Blocking Weapons Mechanic Shoulder Strap United Republic of residue in the recessed areas(Shulterklappen). A pair of shoulder straps constructed of a black wool base, with fine gold coloured tresses trimming the entire outer edge of the straps, with two silvered rank pips denoting Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant), with the Reichsmarine era career insignia for Blocking Weapons Mechanics, each strap measuring 44 mm (w) x 115 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: Reichsmarine era devices were found on early Kriegsmarine