Germany, Heer. A Feldwebel Shoulder Board (First Pattern) Auction the reverse centre with partially

the reverse centre with partially enameled red and black eagle with surmounted etched Latin inscription ALTIORA PETO (I seek higher things)

the reverse with a horizontal pinback along the top edge and a clip at the base of the sword

with nice padded backing

1 Clasp - LUFTKAMPF

Germany, Heer. A Feldwebel Shoulder Board (First Pattern) Auction the reverse centre with partiallyA first pattern (due to non rounded end) grey green fabric, bright silver aluminum diamond patterned NCOs tresses to all four sides, single rank pip (indicates Feldwebel rank), unit number 159 cipher, underneath bears a strap and is a lighter green fabric, both the shoulder boards and straps have threaded reinforced button holes, measuring 142 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), very fine.