Germany, Heer. A Set of General Staff or Veterinary Major Shoulder Boards Newly Listed the twelve o’clock arm topped

the twelve o’clock arm topped by an integral loop accommodating a clasp in the form of three overlaid oak leaves

(Heer Mützenadler für Offiziere)

with minor material fatigue evident to the wool

surrounded by the inscription GUSTAVE D III INST 1772

the reverse officially dated "1944"

Germany, Heer. A Set of General Staff or Veterinary Major Shoulder Boards Newly Listed the twelve o’clock arm topped(Heer Schulterklappen fr einen Major der Generalstabsoffiziere oder Veterinrwesen). A matching set of Heer General Staff or Veterinary Major shoulder boards, each constructed of carmine wool with rigid card stock cores and topped by four bands of interwoven silver aluminum wire piping, both unmarked and measuring 35 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.