Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Set of Land Service Sick Bay Attendant Feldwebel Shoulder Straps consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surrounded by the inscription "NACHT-SUCHFAHRT

surrounded by the inscription "NACHT-SUCHFAHRT 1937 MOTOR-GRUPPE-HESSEN"

Both the obverse and reverse of the ricasso are stamped with serial numbers and depot codes

The blade exhibits moderate surface wear and spotting

Some denting and tarnishing is evident

Footnote: The Order of Aeronautical Merit was instituted in October 1946 and is awarded for particular achievements in aeronautical and military activities

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Set of Land Service Sick Bay Attendant Feldwebel Shoulder Straps consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surrounded by the inscription "NACHT-SUCHFAHRT(Kriegsmarine Schulterklappen fr einen Feldwebel der Sanittsruppe Landeinheiten). A matching set of Kriegsmarine Landeinheiten (Land Service) Sick Bay Attendance Feldwebel shoulder straps, each constructed of field grey wool, trimmed with gold bullion wire tresses, and pinned with a gilded device and silvered pip, the reverse of each featuring an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 55 mm (w) x 125 mm