Study In Shoulderboards.

[S.ChrisKelly]

1. & 2.

The shoulderboard (Schulterbrett, oder [or] Schulterstück) of a Prussian General der (unspeficied) "a la suite".  These were retired officers, usually generals, recalled to active service in an advisory or staff capacity.

 

3. & 4.

A Bavarian Leutnant der Infanterie.  Stylish underlay/backing.  Likely custom made.

 

5.

Examine the stars, or "pips" on this insignia of a Prussian Hauptman from Infanterie-Regiment 20, which served with the 6th Division, 1914 - 1916, and the 5th Guard Division 1917 - 1918.  It spent the entire war on the West front, and ended the war fighting the American Expeditionary Forces in the Argonne Sector. One "pip" is Prussian, the other Colonial.

 

6.

Differences in width, length, and even the texture of the Russian braid are evident in this image, which includes a shoulderboard from the well-known Bavarian 2nd Artillery Regiment, which spent the war in Belgium and France with the 4th Bavarian Division.  Sew-in or slip-on was the wearer's preference.

 

All shoulderboards are genuine.

[Proud Kraut]

Some very nice examples, thanks for sharing!