Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Auction on January 27th

on January 27th

stamped with the size 59 in black ink

but overall mint condition

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

The document is dated to Hamburg on October 7

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Auction on January 27thFabricated 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.