Army (Heer) Infantry Hauptmann's (Captain's) Shoulder Boards Auction Signature on Post War Photo:

Signature on Post War Photo: Kurt Student

a rare and very desirable WWI period German badge (from Stephen Previtera collection)

all with original ribbons

reinforced black cloth backers

very fine quality

Army (Heer) Infantry Hauptmann's (Captain's) Shoulder Boards Auction Signature on Post War Photo:Army (Heer) Infantry Hauptmann's (Captain's) Shoulder Boards; Four rows of silver threading interlaced with touches of silver bullion, wrapped in a u shape, in a chevron formation, two gilt pips, outer edge and backer in white wool, button hole for uniform attachment, intact white wool strap on the reverse, 34 mm x 103 mm each, wear evident on the edges exposing the underlying metal framework and cardboard supports, lightly soiled backers, very fine.