Reservist pioneer paddle of member of the 1. Lothringisches Pionier-Bataillon Nr.16 located in Metz.
It is minature version of the real pioneer paddle common used by pioneers.
One side of the paddle present image of the city with characteristisc places of Metz. On the other side shows the recruit name “Kauschen” and years of service 1911-1913.
Shoulder strap with nuber 16 representative Pionier Bataillon Nr.16. The top of the paddle is ended by button with numer 2 – described the company number.
Hello, I collect only PB / PzPiBtl16, and am also writing the unit history.
I am very interested in purchasing the PB16 Reservist paddle.
Please contact me, thank you Steve Androsko
E-mail pzpibtl16@hotmail.com