Germany, Heer. A Pair Of Army/Heer Oberst's Shoulder Boards, Pioniere (Engineers) Auction he had no influence and

he had no influence and knew of no congressman who would appoint him to the Naval Academy

in order to increase the efficiency and to bring the various squadrons to full strength

Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-1945 on the other

obverse with the left-facing uncrowned bust of George V

Germany, Heer. A Pair Of Army/Heer Oberst's Shoulder Boards, Pioniere (Engineers) Auction he had no influence andSew on style boards constructed of Russian braid; consisting of three rows of interwoven twisted bullion threads around a black fabric core; mounted on a black Waffenfarbe wool base ( indicating Pioniere (Engineers); with a gilded bronze rank pips in worn conditition.