Germany, Heer. A Set of Tropical Vehicle/Supply Troops Feldwebel Shoulder Straps

(Heer Tropen Schulterklappen für Feldwebel der Kraftfahrparktruppen/Nachschubtruppen). A matching set of Heer tropical Vehicle/Supply Troops Feldwebel shoulder straps, each constructed of light brown cotton twill with field-grey wool underlays, trimmed with light blue piping, bordered by light brown rayon tresses, and pinned with a single zink rank pip, the reverse of each with an integral strap bearing a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), the pips demonstrating loss of finish and the blue piping has faded, an uncommon set in near extremely fine condition.

Footnote: From the Roger Bender collection.