Germany, Weimar Republic. A Set of Reichsheer NCO Shoulder Straps visually-hidden scattered gilt wear and greening

scattered gilt wear and greening evident

Peake was involved in the "White Nile" operations against the Khalifa in 1899

the three and nine o’clock arms with dates “1914-1916”

The booklet is constructed of processed cardstock

Also included is a coil-bound binder housing: Walter H

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Set of Reichsheer NCO Shoulder Straps visually-hidden scattered gilt wear and greening(Reichsheer Schulterklappen fr einen Unteroffizier). A matching set of Reichsheer NCO shoulder straps, each constructed of grey wool, trimmed with green piping, bordered by a gold bullion wire tresse, and pinned with a gilded numeral 2, both unmarked and measuring 50 mm (w) x 115 mm (l), demonstrating minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and better than very fine condition.