Imperial German Army Officers’ Bullion Shoulder Straps comprising a plaited silver cord with black flecking on a maroon backing, a silver cord with black flecking bearing a gilt crowned ‘FRIII’ cypher and rank star with green backing, a silver cord with blue flecking bearing a gilt crowned shield displaying the Imperial eagle on a silvered ground on yellow backing, a silver cord with blue flecking bearing a crowned gilt shield with diamond pattern enamelling over a rose-like rank star on white backing, a gold lace on pink bearing a gilt crowned shield showing the Imperial eagle on a silvered ground, two variable silver laced examples to the Medical Branch one on red ground the other on purple velvet, good overall condition (7) £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Imperial German Militaria formed by the late Stan Laver.

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