Germany, SS. A Mint Set of Waffen-SS Signals/Correspondents Enlisted Personnel Shoulder Straps certificate_of_authenticity two blue enamelled crossed swords

two blue enamelled crossed swords sit atop the cross

with cover and base

exhibiting scratches to exterior and heavy fading/wear of the engraving on the reverse

overlaid by a stylized banner bearing an engraved inscription of “TREUE DIENSTE” (“FAITHFUL SERVICE”)

attaining the rank of Major and also a recipient of the Defence Medal

Germany, SS. A Mint Set of Waffen-SS Signals/Correspondents Enlisted Personnel Shoulder Straps certificate_of_authenticity two blue enamelled crossed swords(Waffen SS Schulterklappen fr Mannschaften der Nachrichtentruppe Kriegsberichterstatter). A matching set of of Waffen SS Signals Correspondents Enlisted personnel shoulder straps, each constructed of black wool with field grey wool underlays, trimmed with pale lemon yellow piping, and bearing reverse integral straps perforated with reinforced buttonholes, both unmarked and measuring 44 mm (w) x 106. 4 mm (l), in unissued and near mint condition.