WW2 German Army Officer’s Shoulder Boards – 68th Infantry Regiment (Pair) antique German pin An original and very scarce

An original and very scarce officer's helmet plate of The 1st Middlesex Rifle Volunteers

white metal

with lion heads at the top corners — classic elements used in Mussolini-era symbolism

indistinct maker mark running vertically

will still firmly accept a mount pin

WW2 German Army Officer’s Shoulder Boards – 68th Infantry Regiment (Pair) antique German pin An original and very scarceOriginal matching pair of WW2 German Heer officers shoulder boards, sew on style, worn by a company grade officer (likely Leutnant) of the 68th Infantry Regiment (Infanterie Regiment 68). Silver Russia braid over white wool underlay (infantry waffenfarbe) Metal regimental cyphers: 68, correctly affixed Age consistent wear with fraying to edges; obverse shows slightly oxidized numerals The 68th Infantry Regiment was part of the 23rd Infantry Division,