Germany, Imperial. A Rare Set of Colonial Schutztruppe Shoulder Straps for Enlisted Ranks United Republic of reverse marked RZM 822/38 SS

reverse marked RZM 822/38 SS

(Kaislerliche Marine Umhangschlüsse)

He is documented as having received the Canadian General Service Medal with Red River 1870 clasp and is listed on page 38 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Constructed of a red cotton/rayon blended cloth

bronze fading

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Set of Colonial Schutztruppe Shoulder Straps for Enlisted Ranks United Republic of reverse marked RZM 822/38 SS(Kaiserliche Schutztruppe Paar Schulterklappen fr Mannschaften). A matching set of Colonial Schutztruppe shoulder straps for Enlisted ranks, each constructed of a blue cotton blended cloth base, topped by two lengths of braided silver grey threaded piping interspersed with black and red chevrons, both unmarked and measuring 25 mm (w) x 120 mm (l), demonstrating minor soiling, a rare set in extremely fine condition.