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 secured to the shoulders via

secured to the shoulders via a single pebbled button featuring a Greek cross

wooden cover marked "GREEN GLOW / DIAMOND SAFETY MATCH" on the front panel and "DIAMOND MATCHES U

measuring 70 mm (w) x 93

with a moderately-sized chip along the rim

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 secured to the shoulders via(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.