Breast Star in solid 18Kt Gold (tested)
the reverse with a central raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I
maker marked "AB" on the reverse
A Second War King Zvonimir Merit Medal - Silver medal
as evident from contemporary publications and photos
Germany, Heer. A Set of Oberfeldwebel Shoulder Straps, First Pattern Auction Breast Star in solid 18Kt(Heer Schulterklappen fr einen Oberfeldwebel der Infanterie, 1. Form). A matching set of first pattern Heer Oberfeldwebel shoulder straps, each constructed of dark green wool with a field grey wool underlay, trimmed with a silver aluminum wire tresses, and pinned with aluminum numerals 138 in turn flanked by two pips, the reverse of each with an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 120 mm (l),