Description

From Jerry Crandall’s personal Military collection;

German WWII silver braid shoulder boards, original

Condition; good, minor use wear on yellow wool.

Obtained from a Luftwaffe pilot during one of our visits to Germany.

Here is what AI states:

Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel). The braided silver/aluminum cord design designates a field-grade officer (Stabsoffizier), while the single gold-toned metal rank pip (star) on each board denotes the specific rank of Oberstleutnant.
Branch of Service (Waffenfarbe): The golden-yellow wool underlay indicates the branch color. Depending on the specific branch of service, this color represents:
- German Army (Heer): Cavalry (Kavallerie) or Reconnaissance (Aufklärungs) units.
- German Air Force (Luftwaffe): Flying personnel or Paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger).