Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Gebirgsjäger Shoulder Strap for Enlisted Ranks Republic of the obverse with a badge

the obverse with a badge attached to the plaque centrally

Such large miniatures were worn on civilian clothing when circumstances did not require full size decoration to be worn

silver and iron

China Expedition Medal

A studio portrait of Hauptmann Ludwig Meister

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Gebirgsjäger Shoulder Strap for Enlisted Ranks Republic of the obverse with a badge(Waffen SS Schulterklappe fr Mannschaften der Gebirgsjger). Constructed of black wool, trimmed with meadow green piping, and bearing a reverse field grey integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 115 mm (l), a late war example in extremely fine condition.