Army (Heer) Infantry Hauptmann's (Captain's) Shoulder Boards Auction 1916 under the command of

1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel H

and after a month in hospital

Signature on Post War Photo: Kurt Student

51 mm x 100 mm

a rare and very desirable WWI period German badge (from Stephen Previtera collection)

Army (Heer) Infantry Hauptmann's (Captain's) Shoulder Boards Auction 1916 under the command ofArmy (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.