An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Obermaschinistenmaat Shoulder Board Pair Auction Richard Henry Griffiths was born

Richard Henry Griffiths was born in Derbyshire in February 1873

inscribed "VIMY PILGRIMAGE" above and a wreath of poppies below

In silvered bronze and black

maroon and black patterned paper cover

numbered "17277" on the edge

An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Obermaschinistenmaat Shoulder Board Pair Auction Richard Henry Griffiths was bornBlack wool upper and underside, the upper with a large gilt bronze anchor bearing a gear (Engine Room) and surmounted by the Imperial crown with a flowing ribbon banner, button hole for uniform attachment and housing a brass button bearing an anchor surmounted by the Imperial crown, 37. 5 mm x 108 mm each, scattered gilt wear and surface rust on the insignias, extremely fine. (C: 102)