Germany, Imperial. An Infantry Oberleutnant Shoulder Board Hold both unmarked and measuring 48

both unmarked and measuring 48 mm (w) x 115 mm (l)

the first part of which has faded but "Regt

a most unfortunate thing to happen at this crucial stage of the war

WILLIS O'CONNOR

the base showing a rivet securing the finial in place and retaining five non-magnetic metal feet

Germany, Imperial. An Infantry Oberleutnant Shoulder Board Hold both unmarked and measuring 48(Oberleutnant der Infanterie Schulterklappe). Constructed of a cardboard reinforced red wool base, bearing four rows of silver aluminum wire piping interspersed with red and black threading, pinned with a gilded bronze rank pip, the reverse with a dark blue wool strap, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 115 mm (l), mothing evident to the wool features, in very fine condition.