Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair Of Oberfeldwebel Blocking Weapons Mechanic Shoulder Strap United Republic of a Victory Medal (South Africa)

a Victory Medal (South Africa)

1872 (later determined to be 1865) in Stretford

marked "ONE VICTORY MEDAL COMPLETE WITHOUT CLASP" and maker marked "THE ART MEDAL WORKS INC

55 mm (w) x 51

2nd Class - White metal

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair Of Oberfeldwebel Blocking Weapons Mechanic Shoulder Strap United Republic of a Victory Medal (South Africa)(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