Prussia, State. A Pair Of Prussian Field Marshal Shoulder Boards, C.1870 GTRexclude insignia in silver gilt with

insignia in silver gilt with red enamels

Scarce combination of awards

maker marked "PALAIS ROYAL Ane Mon FAYOLLE BRIQUET Steur 180 Grie DE VALOIS 180" on the reverse cartouche

He saw advances in rank

the reverse presents a maker mark SY & WAGNER

Prussia, State. A Pair Of Prussian Field Marshal Shoulder Boards, C.1870 GTRexclude insignia in silver gilt with(Generalfeldmarschall schulterklappen). A pair of shoulder boards, each constructed of a single row of fine silver bullion wire, interlaced with black threading, in a chevron formation, flanked by a row of fine gold coloured bullion wire in a thatched pattern on either side, the bullion wrapped around yellow support cords, in an interlocking weave pattern, the neck end of each with a loop for placement upon a uniform button, large die struck silver