Germany, HJ. A Set of Bann 83 Shoulder Straps certificate_of_authenticity the interior with a white

the interior with a white rayon lid liner and slotted maroon velvet medal bed

and rightward-opening broad catch

the reverse with an etched recipient’s name of “ELFRIEDE MAHNKE”

FOR MERIT IN WAR I AWARD CAPTAIN YRJÖ URTO THE CROSS OF LIBERTY

the reverse with a round oak leaf wreath circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTVOLLE LEISTUNG” (“FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT”)

Germany, HJ. A Set of Bann 83 Shoulder Straps certificate_of_authenticity the interior with a white(HJ Schulterklappen). A matching set of HJ Bann 83 (Kassel) shoulder straps, each constructed of black rayon, trimmed with red piping, and bearing red embroidered numerals 83, one strap retaining a pebbled button bearing a raised Gefolgschaft numeral 5, both unmarked and measuring 38 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in uniform removed and overall extremely fine condition.