Germany, Heer. A Set of Cavalry/Reconnaissance Major Shoulder Boards Province of China Philippines Insurrection Medal 1899

Philippines Insurrection Medal 1899

The crown is flanked on each side by ventilation holes reinforced with non-magnetic metal grommets

scattered silvering wear on the edges of both

It was specifically created to award the clergy for its great spiritual support during the invasion of Russia by the French armies

5 mm (w) x 12 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback)

Germany, Heer. A Set of Cavalry/Reconnaissance Major Shoulder Boards Province of China Philippines Insurrection Medal 1899(Heer Schulterklappen fr einen Major der Kavallerie). A matching set of Heer Cavalry Reconnaissance Major shoulder boards, each constructed of golden yellow wool with rigid card stock cores and topped by four bands of interwoven silver aluminum wire piping, both unmarked and measuring 35 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), each board demonstrates evidence of removal of a pip or branch device, in near extremely fine condition.