A Set Of German Army General Der Infanterie Shoulder Boards Auction approximately 4 1/4 x 1

approximately 4 1/4 x 1

one end of the belt resting diagonally on the infantryman's chest

stamped in red ink "DEFENCE MEDAL" on the lid

as he was removed from the Dangerously Ill List two days later

The decision to convert redundant tanks into personnel carriers was inspired by allied experiences during the D-Day landings

A Set Of German Army General Der Infanterie Shoulder Boards Auction approximately 4 1/4 x 1A Set of German Army General der Infanterie Shoulder Boards Constructed of interwoven, in silvery metal threads and in golden cello threads, with a double aluminum rank pips, all on top of red wool base; in slightly worn condition.