Austria, Empire. A Pair Of First War Shoulder Boards By Gebruder Schneider Newly Listed Distinguished Service Order George V

Distinguished Service Order George V in Gold

Finely made in silver and enamels

Two-colour embroidery on navy blue wool

he traveled east and completed an aviation course

The cross guard is bench marked '5

Austria, Empire. A Pair Of First War Shoulder Boards By Gebruder Schneider Newly Listed Distinguished Service Order George V(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.