Germany, Heer. A Feldwebel Shoulder Board (First Pattern) Hold IN RECOGNITION OF HIS HEROIC

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS HEROIC SERVICES IN EFFECTING THE RESCUE AT SEA

Sea and Air

an enameled white red-framed Maltese Cross in silver gilt

Both open with reinforced buttonholes meeting bakelite buttons secured directly to the blouse

Germany, Heer. A Feldwebel Shoulder Board (First Pattern) Hold IN RECOGNITION OF HIS HEROICA first pattern (due to non rounded end) grey green fabric, bright silver aluminum diamond patterned NCOs tresses to all four sides, single rank pip (indicates Feldwebel rank), unit number 159 cipher, underneath bears a strap and is a lighter green fabric, both the shoulder boards and straps have threaded reinforced button holes, measuring 142 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), very fine.