A First War Prussian Engineers Battalion Lieutenant's (Leutnant) Shoulder Board Auction maker marked WJD

maker marked WJD

strong hinge and catch

this fine example retains nearly 100% silver frosting and has high polished accents

surrounded by an oak leaf wreath

In red leather bound case of issue

A First War Prussian Engineers Battalion Lieutenant's (Leutnant) Shoulder Board Auction maker marked WJDFour rows of fine silvered aluminum wire interlaced with black threading, wrapped in a u shape, in a chevron formation, clasp bearing a sword penetrating a gear affixed to the upper, the clasp with intact prongs, large bronze button positioned in the button hole at the neck end, the button secured by a pin, the board severed at the shoulder end, 40 mm x 115 mm, extremely fine.