Germany, Hj. A Set Of Matching Hj Stab 39 Shoulder Straps GTRexclude maker marked "PILGRIM BADGE BOSTON"

maker marked "PILGRIM BADGE BOSTON" on the reverse

Both the 30th Infantry and 1st Infantry divisions received distinguished unit citations for their actions at Aachen

a rare and very desirable WWI period German badge (from Stephen Previtera collection)

1926 to May 2

Germany, Hj. A Set Of Matching Hj Stab 39 Shoulder Straps GTRexclude maker marked "PILGRIM BADGE BOSTON"(HJ Stab 39 Schulterklappen). Constructed of khaki coloured fabric with red Waffenfarbe piping stitched to the sides of the straps, with the numerals 39 embroidered onto the tabs in red machine embroidered threading, both straps with a set of dual snap button closures for attachment to a uniform, measuring 111 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), in overall near extremely fine condition.