Germany, Heer. A Wachtbataillon Wien Hauptmann Shoulder Board Auction (622706 Cpl

(622706 Cpl

Appearing near the bottom on the same side is another metal loop which houses a shorter canvas strap

The card is dated to February 21

Rowell was still in the Royal Navy when he died on April 26

31mm x 38mm

Germany, Heer. A Wachtbataillon Wien Hauptmann Shoulder Board Auction (622706 Cpl(Wachtbataillon Wien Schulterklappe). Constructed of cardboard reinforced black wool, bearing a layer of white piping, with four bands of silver aluminum wire piping, pinned with two bronze rank pips and a letter W of identical constructed, with a pebbled, silvered magnetic metal button, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in near extrmeely fine condition.