Good Evening/Morning Ladies and Gentlemen
While this is my first Post, I have been a long term lurker and finally obtained the courage to make myself known. I look forward to a long and fruitful association with this Forum where so many of you have such a huge wealth of experience in a variety of subjects.
What do I collect? Well to be honest I collect both antique clocks and Netsuke.
However, I have had a long time interest in History and in fact did a double major in both Geography and History while at University and ultimately (in an earlier reincarnation) was a History teacher. Both WW1 and WW2 have interested me for as long as I can remember, and after purchasing some items recently, I have really become quite passionate concerning WW1 German Aviation (well at least I would like to, providing I can find genuine articles). Two things I have discovered since I began lurking here are: that it is better to ask a seemingly foolish question than not and consequently part with hard earned money....and secondly, invest in a book or twenty (mine are on their way).
Which in a round about way brings me to my question. I have discovered a pair of Flieger Mannschaft Shoulder Straps. However, they are not quite like others that I have seen (including those at Kaiser's Bunker). They are described as being dark gray rather than Feldgrau and the winged propellers are not of a type I have seen. I have (hopefully) uploaded the images and humbly request your opinions - do they date from the First World War?
Cheers
Tim
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