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GERMANY - SHOULDER BOARDS - OBERSTLEUTNANT - UNIDENTIFIED REGIMENT
GERMANY - SHOULDER BOARDS - OBERSTLEUTNANT - UNIDENTIFIED REGIMENT

GERMANY – SHOULDER BOARDS – OBERSTLEUTNANT – UNIDENTIFIED REGIMENT

SKU: 23-549 XFQ

$275.00

GERMANY – SHOULDER BOARDS – OBERSTLEUTNANT – UNIDENTIFIED REGIMENT

These are a pair of shoulder boards for an Oberstleutnant. He was from a regiment that I am unable to identify. The shoulder boards have a single pip and the regimental designation “13.” The underlay is a white / cream which extends past the edge of the shoulder board. There are straps to mount the shoulder boards on a tunic which match the color of the underlay.

Any assistance in identifying the regiment would be both appreciated and helpful.

This is a consignment item.

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GERMANY – SHOULDER BOARDS – OBERSTLEUTNANT – UNIDENTIFIED REGIMENT

These are a pair of shoulder boards for an Oberstleutnant. He was from a regiment that I am unable to identify. The shoulder boards have a single pip and the regimental designation “13.” The underlay is a white / cream which extends past the edge of the shoulder board. There are straps to mount the shoulder boards on a tunic which match the color of the underlay.

Any assistance in identifying the regiment would be both appreciated and helpful.

This is a consignment item.

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GERMANY – SHOULDER BOARDS – OBERSTLEUTNANT – UNIDENTIFIED REGIMENT

These are a pair of shoulder boards for an Oberstleutnant. He was from a regiment that I am unable to identify. The shoulder boards have a single pip and the regimental designation “13.” The underlay is a white / cream which extends past the edge of the shoulder board. There are straps to mount the shoulder boards on a tunic which match the color of the underlay.

Any assistance in identifying the regiment would be both appreciated and helpful.

This is a consignment item.

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