Germany, Heer. A Set of Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps, First Pattern consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a moderately-sized chip along

with a moderately-sized chip along the rim

Machine embroidered in grey and golden threads on black wool backing

measuring 70 mm (w) x 93

but accompanied by a letter to Willi Gabriel dated to September 24

Germany, Heer. A Set of Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps, First Pattern consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a moderately-sized chip along(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.