Germany, Heer. A Feldherrnhalle Regiment Infantry Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Strap Auction the oldest of six sons

the oldest of six sons born to Joseph Gagnon and Victoria Gagnon (nee Madore) of Keewatin

the reverse with an inscription indicating that the photo was taken in Zagreb on 13 March 1945

above a manufacture date of “1940” and a size mark of “56”

the Luftwaffe had existed and participated in air battles before this point

the obverse bearing a raised RAD insignia in the form of a shovelhead bearing a mobile swastika

Germany, Heer. A Feldherrnhalle Regiment Infantry Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Strap Auction the oldest of six sons(Heer Schulterklappe fr Oberfeldwebel). Constructed of field grey wool, trimmed with white piping, bordered by a slate grey rayon tresses, and pinned with two silvered rank pips flanked a Feldherrnhalle cypher, the reverse bearing an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, unmarked, measuring 48 mm (w) x 125 mm (l), demonstrating minor material fatigue, a late war example in extremely fine condition.