Hi RickL and Rick S, I have made a better scan of the shoulderboards. Tell me if it will be ok. it is the best I can do with my scan. I will post the signature. I hope it will help you. I can't decypher it Thanks a lot for your help For Rick S, I have read that when the german were students they were playing to sabers duels. The scars on the face are very appreciate it is a mark of honor. And the young women loved students with scars on the face. We are so lucky this day that this tradition is being obsolet Regards Christophe