Germany, Heer. A Pair of Feldgendarmerie Hauptmann Shoulder Boards Auction Archive 64mm (w) x 14

64mm (w) x 14

constructed of brown leather

the pommel with surface rust

this bear emblem was worn as a traditions badge by the crews of U-Boats U-108

Germany, Heer. A Pair of Feldgendarmerie Hauptmann Shoulder Boards Auction Archive 64mm (w) x 14(Heer Paar Schulterklappen fr einen Hauptmann der Feldgendarmerie). A matching pair of Heer Feldgendarmerie Hauptmann shoulder boards, each constructed of orange wool with rigid card stock cores, topped by four bands of silver aluminum wire piping and pinned with two pips, the reverse of each retaining an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, both unmarked and measuring 30 mm (w) x 105 mm (l), demonstrating moderate material fatigue