Germany, Heer. A Set of Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Auction the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I

areas of enamel replacements on wreath but otherwise enamels intact

featuring a multiple ray design forming eight points

who was born in a hospital

the original component of the suspension loop marked “KO” for an unconfirmed maker

Germany, Heer. A Set of Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Auction the reverse with a central(Heer Schulterklappen fr einen Oberfeldwebel der Infanterie, 1. Form). A matching set of first pattern Heer Oberfeldwebel shoulder straps, each constructed of dark green wool with a field grey wool underlay, trimmed with a silver aluminum wire tresses, and pinned with aluminum numerals 138 in turn flanked by two pips, the reverse of each with an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 120 mm (l),