Germany, HJ. A Set of Bann 158 Shoulder Straps, Pre-1938 Pattern Auction Miniature: 3 Clasps - ALMA

Miniature: 3 Clasps - ALMA

near extremely fine) to Unteroffizier (NCO) Backhausen at the Heeresunteroffizierschule (Army NCO School) Düren (western Germany) for being wounded five times

A near mint alternative de-nazified replacement version of a German Cross in Gold in top condition

along with the cap badge and collar tabs are in very fine condition

Footnote: Leonard De Vere Saunders enlisted with the 2/13 Australian Infantry Battalion on May 27

Germany, HJ. A Set of Bann 158 Shoulder Straps, Pre-1938 Pattern Auction Miniature: 3 Clasps - ALMA(HJ Schulterklappen). A matching set of HJ shoulder straps, each constructed of khaki tan cotton, trimmed with red piping (indicating general issue), and bearing hand embroidered red numerals 158 (Bann 158), one strap retaining a pebbled magnetic metal button bearing a raised number 15 (Gefolgschaft 15), both unmarked and measuring 40 mm (w) x 125 mm (l), demonstrating minor soiling, a pair manufactured according to pre 1938 regulations in near