Germany, Heer. A Set of Combat Engineer Unteroffizier Shoulder Straps Auction Archive and of those who were

and of those who were decorated or mentioned in despatches

The interior is unlined except for the waist

measuring 210 mm (w) x 145 mm (h)

Abdul Ghani undoubtedly saved his patrol from still further casualties

above an inscription of “PENINSULA” and dates “1809-1909”

Germany, Heer. A Set of Combat Engineer Unteroffizier Shoulder Straps Auction Archive and of those who were(Heer Schulterklappen fr einen Unteroffizier der Pioniere). A matching set of Heer Combat Engineer Unteroffizier shoulder straps, each constructed of field grey wool, trimmed with black piping, and bordered by silver grey rayon tresses, the reverse of each with an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.