Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Set of Two Partial Funeral Sashes with Fringes Hotchkiss MG The barrel on this example

The barrel on this example is marked STEEL on the left side

On the left arm is a fourth patch that reads VMGR-352 for the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Apparently

Three regiments of the 63rd Division arrived in Marseille

Pilots: Lts

Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Set of Two Partial Funeral Sashes with Fringes Hotchkiss MG The barrel on this exampleOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a very nice set of two partial German WWII Funeral Sashes, made of the usual rayon partial synthetic fiber moire material. These were displayed during funerals for members of the various NSDAP related organizations, as well as soldiers. During the funeral they would often be draped over a wreath, and after burial were placed on top the plants and flowers placed over the grave. Typically they measured