Prussia, State. A Pair Of Prussian Field Marshal Shoulder Boards, C.1870 GTRexclude Scarce combination of awards

Scarce combination of awards

the reverse presents a maker mark SY & WAGNER

Sgt MILES immediately went to the assistance of Bdr WELLS

complete with ribbon attachment on reverse

He saw advances in rank

Prussia, State. A Pair Of Prussian Field Marshal Shoulder Boards, C.1870 GTRexclude Scarce combination of awards(Generalfeldmarschall schulterklappen). A pair of shoulder boards, each constructed of a single row of fine silver bullion wire, interlaced with black threading, in a chevron formation, flanked by a row of fine gold coloured bullion wire in a thatched pattern on either side, the bullion wrapped around yellow support cords, in an interlocking weave pattern, the neck end of each with a loop for placement upon a uniform button, large die struck silver