Germany, Ss. A Pair Of Infantry Oberführer's Shoulder Boards Auction Archive each perforated at the top

each perforated at the top with an eyelet through which is looped a period original drawstring

measuring 72 mm (w) x 37 mm (h)

maker marked "BIJUTERIA WEISS BUCHAREST" on the reverse cartouche

after spending a few years in Japan

Germany, Ss. A Pair Of Infantry Oberführer's Shoulder Boards Auction Archive each perforated at the topConstructed in silvered Russian braid, a blend of gray rayon threads and silver wires, with two gilded tombac pips superimposed in the center; edged with white rayon wafenfarbe (indicating infantry); on a black rayon wool base; mid War period issue, in worn condition, with small imperfections to fabric and the Russian braid, as expected on a worn example; in very fine condition, scarce.