Germany, Heer. A Set Of Engineer Nco Candidate Shoulder Straps GTRexclude the six o’clock arm with

the six o’clock arm with the initial institution date of 1813 and the twelve o’clock arm with the initials FW topped by a royal crown

unmarked but typical clasp by maker B

within a ring of blue enamels bearing a gilt inscription of “HONNEUR ET PATRIE” (“HONOUR AND COUNTRY”) with laurel branches

1 clasp - Mashonaland 1897

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Germany, Heer. A Set Of Engineer Nco Candidate Shoulder Straps GTRexclude the six o’clock arm with(Heer Schulterklappen fr Mnner der Pioniere). A matching and extremely well preserved set of Heer Engineer NCO candidate shoulder straps, each constructed of black wool, trimmed with black piping interspersed with white bands, and stitched with dual silver grey embroidered tresses, the reverse of each bearing an integral strap with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 115 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.