Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Auction circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

overall excellent details

with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) flanked by a date of “1939” inlaid with silvered inset faux jewels

embroidered Saudi coat-of-arms on its original ribbon

on January 27th

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Auction circumscribed by an inscription ofFabricated 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.