Germany, Imperial. An Aviation Department No.1 (Flieger Ersatz Abteilung Nr.1) Shoulder Strap Pair Archive fine example

fine example

He was in the Egyptian theatre from August 1882 to June 1884

cufftitle measures approximately 17

imprinted on top Fallschirm=Schützenabzeichen

Germany, Imperial. An Aviation Department No.1 (Flieger Ersatz Abteilung Nr.1) Shoulder Strap Pair Archive fine exampleUpper in gray wool with a prop and wings insignia above the number "1" below in red embroidery, brown reinforcing stitching along all five edges, with a magnetic silvered button in the buttonhole for uniform attachment, the button held in place via a toothpick, navy blue wool underside, 52 mm x 130 mm each, traces of black threading remaining from uniform attachment, both boards exhibiting mothing and light soiling on their uppers, while the bottom