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

A West Wall Medal

bronze fading

A second war German medal grouping consisting of an Iron Cross 1939 and an Eastern Front Winter Campaign Medal

The blade sits within a nickel-plated alloy upper crossguard which is marked with eight notches

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.