Germany, Ss. A Pair Of Infantry Oberführer's Shoulder Boards Hold tape residue and scattered paper

tape residue and scattered paper loss evident on the reverse from previous board mounting

the obverse bearing a wreathed monogram of King Friedrich August III

dated 1909

firing 20mm cannons and 50 caliber machine guns

the left collar tab displays two strips of fine silvered bullion wire tightly wrapped around white cord

Germany, Ss. A Pair Of Infantry Oberführer's Shoulder Boards Hold tape residue and scattered paperConstructed in silvered Russian braid, a blend of gray rayon threads and silver wires, with two gilded tombac pips superimposed in the center; edged with white rayon wafenfarbe (indicating infantry); on a black rayon wool base; mid War period issue, in worn condition, with small imperfections to fabric and the Russian braid, as expected on a worn example; in very fine condition, scarce.