Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair Of Oberfeldwebel Blocking Weapons Mechanic Shoulder Strap United Republic of with the cover bearing a

with the cover bearing a black-and-white photograph of rifles flanked by author and title

CONNOLLY Private 1st Class

a Victory Medal (South Africa)

" stated Frank Luce

1872 (later determined to be 1865) in Stretford

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair Of Oberfeldwebel Blocking Weapons Mechanic Shoulder Strap United Republic of with the cover bearing a(Shulterklappen). A pair of shoulder straps constructed of a black wool base, with fine gold coloured tresses trimming the entire outer edge of the straps, with two silvered rank pips denoting Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant), with the Reichsmarine era career insignia for Blocking Weapons Mechanics, each strap measuring 44 mm (w) x 115 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: Reichsmarine era devices were found on early Kriegsmarine