Germany, HJ. A Mint Set of Naval HJ Shoulder Straps United Republic of centre obverse with a central

centre obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a crowned cipher of King Ludwig III and surrounded by a broad white enameled ring in the form of a buckled belt

the latter constructed of gilded zink

obverse illustrating an embossed winged man (Icarus) in flight

seven of the survivors (including all five members of Lawson's Crew 7) receiving injuries serious enough to require medical treatment

USS S-44 was ordered abandoned

Germany, HJ. A Mint Set of Naval HJ Shoulder Straps United Republic of centre obverse with a central(HJ Schulterklappen). A matching set of Naval HJ shoulder straps, each constructed of dark blue rayon, trimmed with golden yellow piping, bearing golden yellow numerals 663, and retaining black rayon loops and straps on the reverse, both unmarked and measuring 36 mm (w) x 102 mm (l), in near mint condition.