Germany, Hj. A Set Of Matching Hj Stab 39 Shoulder Straps GTRexclude a rare and very desirable

a rare and very desirable WWI period German badge (from Stephen Previtera collection)

Both the 30th Infantry and 1st Infantry divisions received distinguished unit citations for their actions at Aachen

with award document dated April 6

and dispersed the enemy

Germany, Hj. A Set Of Matching Hj Stab 39 Shoulder Straps GTRexclude a rare and very desirable(HJ Stab 39 Schulterklappen). Constructed of khaki coloured fabric with red Waffenfarbe piping stitched to the sides of the straps, with the numerals 39 embroidered onto the tabs in red machine embroidered threading, both straps with a set of dual snap button closures for attachment to a uniform, measuring 111 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), in overall near extremely fine condition.