Snoopy Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 HelloI bought two shoulder boards today, for next to nothing. This is one of them that I think might be imperial german. I know that it is missing both pips, but it was very cheap. I would like to know what kind of board it is. Any help is appreciated.All the bestSnoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 The back looks like velvet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 The Vs on toip are black? Pre-World War Prussian Pioneers Hauptmann, I think from the plush. Does not appear to have ever had any regimental numbers, which suggests Guards.It has been a lifelong mystery to me as to "why" 90% of imperial German officer boards seem to be denuded of their metal insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 The Vs on toip are black? Pre-World War Prussian Pioneers Hauptmann, I think from the plush. Does not appear to have ever had any regimental numbers, which suggests Guards.It has been a lifelong mystery to me as to "why" 90% of imperial German officer boards seem to be denuded of their metal insignia.Hello RickThank you very much. The V's on top of the board are black. I wonder where all the metal insignia have gone?All the bestSnoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 (edited) Prewar pioneers would have had a red backing. The black was added to the red in 1915, but black velvet would normally indicate something like a retired officer. That would also explain the lack of any unit number or Namenszug. Other possibilities for a M07/10 would be a Zeugsoffizier, or a Festungsbauoffizier, though the later would have had a device. The velvet is the key and I would say Zeugsoffizier would be the best match, either for the M07/10 or M15 Friedensuniform.Chip Edited June 7, 2008 by Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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