Bavarian Infantry Major’s Shoulder Boards – 7. Infanterie-Regiment

This is a fine and original matched pair of officer’s shoulder boards for a Major in the Bavarian 7. Infanterie-Regiment, a formation with a distinguished record of service within the Royal Bavarian Army. The boards feature the classic interwoven silver bullion cord construction, richly toned from age and field use. At the center of each rests a gilt regimental numeral “7” in the elegant curled Bavarian style, denoting assignment to the regiment.

The regiment itself, Königlich Bayerisches 7. Infanterie-Regiment “Prinz Leopold”, was headquartered in Bayreuth before the First World War and traced its lineage back to the Napoleonic era. Officers of this rank would have held staff responsibility, typically commanding a battalion or serving as senior staff within the regiment, particularly during the grueling campaigns on the Western Front.

The reverse retains its scarlet underlay – the traditional Waffenfarbe (branch color) for infantry – though it shows moth loss, age spots, and wear consistent with original use. The bullion cords are intact with only light fraying in places, displaying the natural tarnish one expects in authentic Imperial insignia.

A scarce and historically evocative pair of Bavarian officer’s boards, these carry both regimental and state-specific character. For advanced collectors of German militaria, they represent an opportunity to own an artifact directly linked to the officer corps of Bavaria’s proud contingent within the Imperial German Army.

Condition: Very good for age; bullion intact with tarnish, gilt numerals worn but present, red wool backing moth-damaged but stable.
Size: Approx. 10.5 cm long.