Germany, Heer. A Set of Motorcycle Troops Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps visually-hidden The reverse ricasso is maker

The reverse ricasso is maker marked “ALCOSO

measuring 76 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)

the award consisting of an eight-pointed star with arms composed of three rays with cleft endings

The neighbours took us in

a toolmaker who was fascinated with whistles

Germany, Heer. A Set of Motorcycle Troops Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps visually-hidden The reverse ricasso is maker(Heer Schulterklappen fr Mannschaften der Kradschtzentruppe). A matching set of Heer Motorcycle Troops Enlisted ranks shoulder straps, each constructed of field grey wool and trimmed with copper brown piping, the reverse of each with an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.