Germany, Heer. A Set Of Observation Battalion Engineer Major Shoulder Boards United Republic of number stamped "77" on the

number stamped "77" on the reverse

one of two clips intact holding the safety pin attachment)

encompassing with crossed Union Flags and bayonets

Reed was Mentioned in Despatches

along with a handwritten "1915/u" in blue ink at the upper right on the front panel

Germany, Heer. A Set Of Observation Battalion Engineer Major Shoulder Boards United Republic of number stamped "77" on the(Heer Schulterklappen). A set of Observation Battalion Engineer Major shoulder boards, each constructed of cardboard reinforced black wool, bearing four bands of interwoven silver aluminum wire piping, and pinned with two silvered rank pips and gilded Observation cyphers, the reverse of each with an integrated wool strap, both unmarked and measuring 38 mm (w) x 115 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition.