Army (Heer) Infantry Hauptmann's (Captain's) Shoulder Boards Auction faded to a sepia-toned look

faded to a sepia-toned look

and after a month in hospital

Kirby died on January 29

very fine quality

51 mm x 100 mm

Army (Heer) Infantry Hauptmann's (Captain's) Shoulder Boards Auction faded to a sepia-toned lookArmy (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.