Germany, Heer. A Set Of Smoke/Chemical Troops Oberstleutnant Shoulder Boards Archive a hollow ball-tipped Maltese Cross

a hollow ball-tipped Maltese Cross with elegant white enamels and golden edges

some paint wear but otherwise very fine condition

Footnote: Originally awarded in three grades

for secure attachment to the scabbard

Footnote: Known to sign postcards to her close friends

Germany, Heer. A Set Of Smoke/Chemical Troops Oberstleutnant Shoulder Boards Archive a hollow ball-tipped Maltese Cross(Heer Schulterklappen fr Nebeltruppe). A mis matched set of Heer Smoke Chemical Troops Oberstleutnant shoulder boards, each constructed of cardboard reinforced Bordeaux red wool. Each board bears four bands of interwoven silver aluminum wire piping, and is pinned with a gilded rank pip. The reverse of each strap features an integrated strap. Both unmarked, the boards measure 40 mm (w) x 115 mm (l). One strap is slightly faded and demonstrates evidence