Germany, Heer. A Lot Of Shoulder Straps Archive exhibiting an engraved flowing thistle-patterned

exhibiting an engraved flowing thistle-patterned design

constructed of feldgrau wool

in connection with operations against the rebellious Somalis

surrounded by an elegant enameled blue ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870

reverse marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia inside a circle on the top row

Germany, Heer. A Lot Of Shoulder Straps Archive exhibiting an engraved flowing thistle-patterned(Heer Schulterklappen). A lot of four Heer shoulder straps, including a Pioniere EMs strap, constructed of forest green wool, trimmed with black piping, the obverse bearing a white machine embroidered number 22, unmarked, measuring 46 mm (w) x 128 mm (l), in better than very fine condition; a Pioniere EMs M44 style strap, constructed of field grey wool, trimmed with black piping, the reverse with an integrated strap of identical construction,