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PRUSSIA – SHOULDER BOARDS – MAJOR
This is a pair of Prussian Major’s shoulder boards. They are of the sewn-in variety and measure 4.25″ x 1.75.” They sport the Russian-Rope-style braid that was used on shoulder boards for the ranks of Major, Oberstleutnant, and Oberst. They are backed with white felt, and are in very good condition.
PRUSSIA – SHOULDER BOARDS – MAJOR
This is a pair of Prussian Major’s shoulder boards. They are of the sewn-in variety and measure 4.25″ x 1.75.” They sport the Russian-Rope-style braid that was used on shoulder boards for the ranks of Major, Oberstleutnant, and Oberst. They are backed with white felt, and are in very good condition.
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PRUSSIA – SHOULDER BOARDS – MAJOR
This is a pair of Prussian Major’s shoulder boards. They are of the sewn-in variety and measure 4.25″ x 1.75.” They sport the Russian-Rope-style braid that was used on shoulder boards for the ranks of Major, Oberstleutnant, and Oberst. They are backed with white felt, and are in very good condition.
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This is a marvelous pair of epaulets for one of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s adjutants in the rank of generalleutnant……
This is a marvelous pair of epaulets for one of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s adjutants in the rank of general lieutenant. We have offered Kaiser’s adjutant’s shoulder boards in the past, but this is the very first time we have offered epaulets for such an exalted rank and position.
These epaulets are MASSIVE! Each of them measures 7″ x 6 1/2″ x 3.” The Kaiser’s gilt, crowned cypher is displayed against a rich, checkerboard, silver bullion background. Directly below it is a single, gilt general lieutenant’s pip. Each epaulet’s top is surrounded by a silver crescent. From its patina, I would say it is either silver or German silver. A general officer’s conjoined ringlets hang down from each epaulet. They do not flow freely as, for example, would an oberst’s, but are tightly bound together.
Underneath is a fine leather backing for the ringlets. Furthermore, each epaulet sports a red wool underlay for its. Both epaulets are in EXCELLENT condition and totally problem-free.
They come in a large storage case that measures 13 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ x 4.” The case’s bottom is lined with white and pink silk. White ties hold the epaulets in place. The storage case is constructed of thick, high-quality, heavy-duty cardboard with a leatherette exterior. The box has protected these epaulets for more than one-hundred-years, since I date them from 1900 through 1910. It is a breathtaking presentation that we are most pleased to share with you.
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$495.00
This is a single Saxon Army generalmajor’s shoulder board in fine condition. Prior to WW I, a generalmajor typically commanded a Brigade, which consisted of three or more regiments. During WW I, it was common to find a generalmajor commanding a full Division. This is a prewar (pre-feldgrau) shoulder board. It measures 4 7/8″ x 1 7/8.” It has the gold and silver bullion ropes commonly referred to as “Russian.” The silver bullion ropes display green chevrons, which confirm it is Saxon. The shoulder board is slightly rounded, meaning it actually was worn on a tunic. (I like to see a shoulder board that saw some action). As is correct for a generalmajor’s shoulder board, it displays NO rank pips (a generalmajor was the most junior general officer). Also, its obverse sports a gilt-toned button that is secured on the reverse by a straight pin. The reverse sports a red backing. We can also see it is a slip-on shoulder board, which is typical for a general officer. Some sort of white material also appears on the reverse under the slip-on attachment’s strap.
Overall, the shoulder board is in very clean condition.
SAXONY – SHOULDER BOARD – GENERALMAJOR
This is a single Saxon Army generalmajor’s shoulder board in fine condition. Prior to WW I, a generalmajor typically commanded a Brigade, which consisted of three or more regiments. During WW I, it was common to find a generalmajor commanding a full Division. This is a prewar (pre-feldgrau) shoulder board. It measures 4 7/8″ x 1 7/8.” It has the gold and silver bullion ropes commonly referred to as “Russian.” The silver bullion ropes display green chevrons, which confirm it is Saxon. The shoulder board is slightly rounded, meaning it actually was worn on a tunic. (I like to see a shoulder board that saw some action). As is correct for a generalmajor’s shoulder board, it displays NO rank pips (a generalmajor was the most junior general officer). Also, its obverse sports a gilt-toned button that is secured on the reverse by a straight pin. The reverse sports a red backing. We can also see it is a slip-on shoulder board, which is typical for a general officer. Some sort of white material also appears on the reverse under the slip-on attachment’s strap.
Overall, the shoulder board is in very clean condition.
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$2,995.00
This is a very exciting pair of epaulets for a Bavarian Generalleutnant in retirement (a.D). Prior to WW I, it was common for an officer of this rank to command a Division. In some instances during WW II, an officer of this rank even commanded an ArmeeKorps. Each epaulet features a silver crescent moon with conjoined silver ringlets extending down from it.
BAVARIA – EPAULETS – GENERALLEUTNANT a.D
This is a very exciting pair of epaulets for a Bavarian Generalleutnant in retirement (a.D). Prior to WW I, it was common for an officer of this rank to command a Division. In some instances during WW II, an officer of this rank even commanded an ArmeeKorps. Each epaulet features a silver crescent moon with conjoined silver ringlets extending down from it. They do not dangle individually as do the fringes from Major’s through Oberst’s epaulets. Each has a silver bullion surface on which a single gilt pip is applied. One can see blue thread embedded in the silver bullion, which confirms it is Bavarian. Each boasts a small silver button that is held in place by a traditional cotter-pin, which is indicative of Bavarian high-ranking officer’s epaulets. The epaulets’ reverse displays a totally red felt underlay. Some very light moth tracking shows on one epaulet’s reverse, and a couple of moth nips are on the other. Attached to each epaulet is a leather strap with its customary cotter pin. It hooks to a metal disc, which then attaches the epaulet to a uniform. It is an interesting manner that is quite typical of Bavarian epaulets. These are in wonderful condition and quite scarce.
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