Germany, Luftwaffe. A Set Of Tropical Flight/Paratrooper EM Shoulder Straps United Republic of circumscribed “Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von

circumscribed “Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von Hessen”

with Seniority of December 30

measuring 42 mm x 18 mm

The two letters concerning Gehlken’s army registration papers are dated to Stade on May 5

the award certificate

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Set Of Tropical Flight/Paratrooper EM Shoulder Straps United Republic of circumscribed “Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von(Shulterklappen). A pair of light weight, tan coloured cotton constructed slip on shoulder straps, edged with gold yellow waffenfarbe (indicating Flieger, Jger Regiment, or Fallschirmtruppen), measuring 48 mm (w) x 107 mm (h), in very worn condition, showing tearing threads, and in fair condition.