Germany, Heer. A Set of Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Archive "" Since the late 20th

"" Since the late 20th Century

1870 type (with original award document dated 23

on loop suspension from period original green-and-white ribbon

meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap

Klasse mit Schwertern) Instituted October 18th

Germany, Heer. A Set of Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Archive "" Since the late 20th(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.