Germany, Heer. A Tropical Cavalry/Armoured Reconnaissance Enlisted Personnel Shoulder Strap Republic of Berger served with the 18th

Berger served with the 18th (Funk Ersatz) Kompanie (Radio Troops Replacement Company) in III Abteilung (3rd Battalion) of the Luftgau-Nachrichten-Regiment 8 (Air District Signals Regiment 8)

at the age of 59 and is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Bancroft

the obverse medallion in 18K Gold features the handpainted insignia of the order

also including a boutonniere with four decorations

Germany, Heer. A Tropical Cavalry/Armoured Reconnaissance Enlisted Personnel Shoulder Strap Republic of Berger served with the 18th(Heer Tropen Schulterklappe fr Mnner der Kavallerie Aufklrung). Constructed of light brown cotton twill, trimmed with golden yellow piping, and bearing an integral reverse strap with a reinforced buttonhole, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.