Germany, Heer. A Set Of Cavalry/Armoured Reconnaissance Oberst Shoulder Boards Archive (Ehrenzeichen für Frauenverdienst im Kriege)

(Ehrenzeichen für Frauenverdienst im Kriege)

where Birch was killed in action on 12 April 1917 in the attack on Hill 145 ‘The Pimple’

1937 to December 18

measuring 33mm (w) x 43

He was also paid a War Service Gratuity in the amount of $600

Germany, Heer. A Set Of Cavalry/Armoured Reconnaissance Oberst Shoulder Boards Archive (Ehrenzeichen für Frauenverdienst im Kriege)(Heer Schulterklappen fr Oberst der Kavallerie Aufklrung). A set of Heer Cavalry Armoured Reconnaissance Oberst shoulder boards, each constructed of cardboard reinforced golden yellow wool, bearing four bands of interwoven silver aluminum wire piping, and pinned with two gilded zink rank pips, both unmarked and measuring 3t mm (w) x 100 mm (l) (not inclusive of stabilizers), with some material fatigue evident, in better than very fine condition.