Germany, Heer. A Set Of Cavalry/Armoured Reconnaissance Oberst Shoulder Boards Archive along with heavy bomber support

along with heavy bomber support

measuring 33mm (w) x 43

1937 to December 18

where Birch was killed in action on 12 April 1917 in the attack on Hill 145 ‘The Pimple’

He was also paid a War Service Gratuity in the amount of $600

Germany, Heer. A Set Of Cavalry/Armoured Reconnaissance Oberst Shoulder Boards Archive along with heavy bomber support(Heer Schulterklappen fr Oberst der Kavallerie Aufklrung). A set of Heer Cavalry Armoured Reconnaissance Oberst shoulder boards, each constructed of cardboard reinforced golden yellow wool, bearing four bands of interwoven silver aluminum wire piping, and pinned with two gilded zink rank pips, both unmarked and measuring 3t mm (w) x 100 mm (l) (not inclusive of stabilizers), with some material fatigue evident, in better than very fine condition.