{"product_id":"imperial-german-jager-battalion-1-major-field-officer-shoulder-board-numeral-copy-4","title":"Imperial German Prussia Ulan UlR 6 Officer Epaulette Pair Rittmeister Silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eThis is a matched pair of original cavalry officer’s Epauletten (epaulettes) of Ulanen-Regiment Nr. 6 (Uhlan\/Lancer Regiment No. 6) of Prussia, in the silver (white-metal) fitting. The two rank stars flanking the cypher on each field identify the rank as Rittmeister (cavalry captain).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eEach epaulette follows the Imperial cavalry officer pattern. A convex silver-finished crescent encloses a padded oval Feld (field) of scarlet wool, with a silver bullion strap of flat subaltern braid rising to the button slot. At the center of each field sits a gilt interlaced cypher surmounted by a pierced Königskrone (royal crown), flanked by two gilt four-pointed rank stars. The contrast of gilt devices against silver crescents reflects the regiment’s prescribed metal scheme. One reverse retains a silver-domed button at the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eThe Uhlans were lance-armed light cavalry of considerable prestige. The crowned cypher denotes a regiment held under a royal chief, the crown signifying patronage by a member of the ruling house. The Rittmeister commanded a squadron (Eskadron). The silver crescent and gilt device combination is a deliberate regimental distinction rather than a mismatch of fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eThe crowned cypher with doubled stars establishes a Rittmeister of a royally-chiefed Uhlan regiment. As a matched left-and-right pair with consistent devices, crowns, and rank stars, the set is correctly understood as a single worn unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eCondition is very good for the pair. The gilt cyphers, crowns, and stars are bright and complete on both; the silver crescents retain good tone with light high-point wear and minor oxidation. The scarlet fields are even. The reverses retain original red wool backing, each with a collection label; one button is present, and the strap slots show expected age. No significant textile loss is observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eMatched original Uhlan officer pairs in the silver fitting with crowned cyphers and clear Rittmeister rank are genuinely scarce and offer strong display value as a complementary left-and-right set. The royal-chief association and intact paired devices give the set broad appeal to cavalry, Prussian, and rank-progression collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derrittmeister Militaria Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49704093548783,"sku":"23-1046 XJT@JT","price":452.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9169\/5855\/files\/23-1046_1.jpg?v=1781040445","url":"https:\/\/derrittmeister.com\/products\/imperial-german-jager-battalion-1-major-field-officer-shoulder-board-numeral-copy-4","provider":"Derrittmeister Militaria Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}