Germany, Heer. A Set of Motorcycle Troops Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps visually-hidden 1893 in Randallstown

1893 in Randallstown

a toolmaker who was fascinated with whistles

the award consisting of an eight-pointed star with arms composed of three rays with cleft endings

on loop for suspension from period original ribbon with pinback

The reverse ricasso is maker marked “ALCOSO

Germany, Heer. A Set of Motorcycle Troops Enlisted Ranks Shoulder Straps visually-hidden 1893 in Randallstown(Heer Schulterklappen fr Mannschaften der Kradschtzentruppe). A matching set of Heer Motorcycle Troops Enlisted ranks shoulder straps, each constructed of field grey wool and trimmed with copper brown piping, the reverse of each with an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.