Germany, Imperial A Pair of Prussian Lieutenant Balloon Battalion Shoulder Boards

Four rows of silver-coloured threading interlaced with black threading in a u-shape, the threading in a chevron formation, 18.5 mm x 20.8 mm silvered stylized "L" insignia affixed to the upper, with a bronze gilt button bearing a crown in the buttonhole for uniform attachment, the button held in place via a toothpick, the sides and underside in gray wool, severed at the neck end, 45 mm x 119 mm each, discolouration patches in the silver-coloured threading present on one board, soiling evident on the reverse on both, better than very fine. (C:102)