Germany, Heer. A Pair Of Heer Major Shoulder Boards For Summer White Uniform Auction and Territorial Force War Medal

and Territorial Force War Medal (727 CPL

Howsam's military service with the 48th (R) Field Battery

circumscribed by the inscription GROSSHERZOGTHUM BADEN 1870 (GRAND DUCHY BADEN 1870)

obverse centre with gilt coat of arms with blue enamel surround (Medaille Honneur et Merite)

reverse center medallion has slipped off center placing it slightly on the right side of the cross

Germany, Heer. A Pair Of Heer Major Shoulder Boards For Summer White Uniform Auction and Territorial Force War Medal(Schulterklappen). A pair of Heer Major shoulder boards for their summer white uniform, constructed of four rows of interwoven silver aluminum threads, on a white Waffenfarbe wool backing (indicating infantry), with gilded numerals 62 on each board, measuring 34 mm (w) x 97 mm (h), both boards display moderate discolouration on white wool backing, and in overall fine condition.