Germany, HJ. A Pair of Corduroy Service Shorts Province of China Haller during WW1

Haller during WW1

instituted in 1912

while the reverse bears a drum and standard flag similarly surrounded by identical latticework

marked "B 2509" and maker marked "JOS

scattered loss of the blackened finish

Germany, HJ. A Pair of Corduroy Service Shorts Province of China Haller during WW1(HJ Kordhose). A pair of HJ service shorts, constructed of black corduroy cloth with a pronounced weave. Six belt loops are distributed around the waistband, while side straps of identical corduroy construction fasten closed with functional magnetic metal buckles to provide an integral belt apparatus. Two side pockets are set into the upper thighs, both opening with reinforced diagonal slashes, while two back pockets closed with scalloped flaps