Germany, Heer. A Set Of First Pattern Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Straps Hold silver version (RA 98345

silver version (RA 98345

engraved "IN RECOGNITION OF VALOR SHOWN BY COMMANDER AND CREW OF MOSQUITO IN RESCUE OF U

who was twice honoured by Franco for his part in rescuing a hundred nationalists in the Spanish Civil War: high on the republicans

measuring 41 mm (w) x 43 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

raised platform with dual recessed medal beds

Germany, Heer. A Set Of First Pattern Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Straps Hold silver version (RA 98345(Heer Schulterklappen fr Oberfeldwebel). A set of Heer Oberfeldwebel shoulder straps, each constructed of dark green wool, trimmed with silver aluminum wire tresses and pinned with two magnetic metal pips, the reverse of each bearing an integral strap with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 50 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), with minor mothing visible to the back of one strap, a mis matched first pattern pair in very fine condition.