Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Oberleutnant’s Service Tunic Archive in Schrettinger

in Schrettinger

Area 2 lay directly between the main feature of Hill 355 and the Chinese-held Hill 227

with the Iron Cross 1939 ribbon being faded from exposure to the sun

He was confirmed as Warrant Officer 2nd Class one year later

the reverse inscribed with the numeral “12” within an oak wreath

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Oberleutnant’s Service Tunic Archive in Schrettinger(Dienstrock fr Gebirgsjger Offizier). This is an extremely well preserved Heer Gebirgsjger service tunic, constructed of field grey gabardine wool. The tunic features a collar constructed of forest green wool, flanked on each side by rank tabs. The latter are similarly constructed of forest green wool and each bear dual silver aluminium wire insignia, bisected by forest green threaded bands. Each tab measures 40 mm (w) x 70 mm (l). It is also adorned