Germany, Heer. A Tropical Panzer Feldwebel’s Shoulder Strap Hold reverse centre medallion contains the

reverse centre medallion contains the four-line inscription “FÜR VERDIENST UND TREUE” (“FOR MERIT AND FAITH”)

XXIV - Attempts to Raise the Siege of Ladysmith

affixed to the belt via silvered bronze hardware

the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath around a steering wheel

the obverse with a standard pilot’s badge design within a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Panzer Feldwebel’s Shoulder Strap Hold reverse centre medallion contains the(Heer Tropen Schulterklappe fr Feldwebel der Panzertruppe). Constructed of olive drab cotton twill with a field grey wool underlay, trimmed with rose pink piping, bordered by a khaki tan rayon tresse, pinned with with two silvered rank pips (one constructed of magnetic metal and one of aluminum, and bearing an integral reverse strap with a reinforced buttonhole, unmarked, measuring 46 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.