Austria, Empire. A Pair Of First War Shoulder Boards By Gebruder Schneider Newly Listed The cross guard is bench

The cross guard is bench marked '5

Finely made in silver and enamels

He received his pilot’s licence on May 15

that he was Married and that his trade was that of Farmer

Distinguished Service Order George V in Gold

Austria, Empire. A Pair Of First War Shoulder Boards By Gebruder Schneider Newly Listed The cross guard is bench(Shulterklappen). A pair of Austrian shoulder boards, each constructed of a cardboard reinforced orange wool base, trimmed by band of magnetic gold bullion wire around a black velvet field, bearing three gold bullion rank pips and a single gilded button presenting the coat of arms of Austria, maker mark BSW within a clover on reverse, each measures 42 mm (w) x 130 mm (l), and are in extremely fine condition.