WWII German Single Army Artillery NCO Musician Swallows Nest-This is a single swallows nests shoulder for an army artillery musician. This swallow would have been worn on the shoulder of a musician playing in an artillery regimental band. It is in sound condition with some discoloration, moth bites and some tracking. The tresse is a black ribbed stripe and the backing is a red cloth. The bottom of the shoulder board is trimmed with a golden tresse. The reverse is lined in a black badge cloth. There are a series of metal hooks that would have held these in place on the shoulder of the wearer. The colors are still vibrant, and only slighted faded from age. Overall sound condition due to the moth bites.