Germany, Hj. A Pair Of Hj Shoulder Straps, Rzm Tagged

(HJ Schulterklappen). A pair of shoulder straps constructed of black rayon, each with a reinforced buttonhole and machine-embroidered number 238 in red thread, each bordered in red piping, one of the reverses presents a RZM tag reading A4/18/75 along with the serial number 118491, each measuring 33 mm (w) x 106 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.

Footnote: Previously removed from a Third Reich political party podium flag. An Allied Soldier picked up this flag and added on German insignia, eventually sewing and attaching eighty-seven German Second War period embroidered and printed insignia, including twenty-five various shoulder boards, rank insignia, collar patches, breast eagles, medal ribbons, Naval trade badges, and cap insignia, all of which have now been removed.