Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards certificate_of_authenticity pin marked with swan punch

pin marked with swan punch mark on ring denoting silver composition

three interlaced rings inscribed "INDEPENDENCIA

By one estimate

as well as “FW” in raised letter and a raised Prussian royal crown on the upper arm

the names of towns and cities are in French or Dutch

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards certificate_of_authenticity pin marked with swan punchFabricated from fine gold bullion lined with red felt and affixed with two gilded stars on each shoulder board denoting the rank of Lieutenant ( Rikugun chi). The reverse is affixed with silver fasteners on top of a leather backing. The boards each measure at 90. 8mm (l) x 27. 1mm (w) x 7. 1mm (h including the fasteners). With some visible wear these shoulder boards are in better than very fine condition.