Germany, HJ. A Set of Bann 550 Shoulder Straps United Republic of the obverse with a round

the obverse with a round white enameled medallion bearing a mobile black enameled swastika

a brass ring bearing the cypher ‘KS’

Iron Cross 1st class

then the three ships exited the bay

Germany, HJ. A Set of Bann 550 Shoulder Straps United Republic of the obverse with a round(HJ Schulterklappen). A matching set of HJ shoulder straps, each constructed of black rayon, trimmed with red piping, perforated with reinforced buttonholes, and bearing machine embroidered red Bann numbers 550, both unmarked and measuring 30 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue, in uniform removed and better than very fine condition.