Germany, SS. A Mixed Pair of Waffen-SS Shoulder Straps

(Waffen-SS Schulterklappen). A mixed pair of Waffen-SS shoulder straps, including a Gebirgsjäger Unterscharführer’s strap, constructed of black wool, trimmed with meadow-green piping, and bordered by a silver aluminum wire tresse, the reverse with an integrated strap with a reinforced buttonhole, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 105 mm (l), the reverse demonstrating soiling possible consistent with the remnants of an adhesive, in very fine condition, and; a Panzer Mann strap, constructed of black wool and trimmed with rose-pink piping, the reverse with an integrated strap with a reinforced buttonhole, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), with material fatigue and mothing evident throughout in addition to minor soiling, in fair condition.

Footnote: From the Roger Bender collection.