Germany, Heer. A Set of Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Hold Promotion to machinist 3rd class

Promotion to machinist 3rd class

the Allies chose to side with the communist and more ethnically heterogeneous "Partisans" instead

the insignia mounted to a bronze gilt cross base

92x57mm Mauser cartridge that was adopted as the standard service rifle in 1935 by the German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht)

Germany, Heer. A Set of Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Hold Promotion to machinist 3rd class(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.