Germany, Heer. A Set of Infantry Oberst Shoulder Boards Republic of constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum

constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum bullion wire thread on a hunter green wool background

hallmarked on the stem post

but the rubber ring in the dome remains intact

A piece of pebbled black bakelite is riveted in place on the obverse of the hilt

measuring 151 mm (w) x 98 mm (h)

Germany, Heer. A Set of Infantry Oberst Shoulder Boards Republic of constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum(Heer Schulterklappen fr einen Oberst der Infanterie). A matching set of Heer Infantry Oberst shoulder boards, each constructed of white wool with a rigid card stock core, topped by four bands of interwoven silver aluminum wire piping, and pinned with two gilded pips, the reverse of each retaining an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 35 mm (w) x 100 mm (l), both demonstrating minor soiling and material