Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Buy Now Footnote: 1478 Private Henry Leonard

Footnote: 1478 Private Henry Leonard Hardy

plus cover in colour

Falange yoke and arrows insignia in the background

Luftwaffe eagle clasp on ribbon)

Instituted in 1964 (two-piece construction

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Buy Now Footnote: 1478 Private Henry LeonardFabricated from fine gold bullion lined with red felt and affixed with two gilded stars on each shoulder board denoting the rank of Lieutenant ( Rikugun chi). The reverse is affixed with silver fasteners on top of a leather backing. The boards each measure at 90. 8mm (l) x 27. 1mm (w) x 7. 1mm (h including the fasteners). With some visible wear these shoulder boards are in better than very fine condition.