{"product_id":"original-german-wwi-imperial-german-159th-8th-lotharingian-infantry-regiment-epaulettes-with-original-case","title":"Original German WWI Imperial German 159th (8th Lotharingian) Infantry Regiment Epaulettes With Original Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Available. An epaulet is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. Flexible metal epaulets (usually made from brass) are referred to as shoulder scales.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the French and other armies, epaulets are also worn by all ranks of elite or ceremonial units when on parade. It may bear rank or other insignia, and should not be confused with a shoulder mark – also called a shoulder board, rank slide, or slip-on – a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform (although the two terms are often used interchangeably).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Epaulettes In This Lot:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis set is for the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial German 159th (8th Lotharingian) Infantry Leutnant’s Epaulets\u003c\/strong\u003e: The epaulets are in great condition with lovely patina present on all silver pieces. There are no rank pips present, but both have a number \u003cstrong\u003e159\u003c\/strong\u003e in gold lettering on the faces.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil World War I, officers of the Imperial German Army generally wore silver epaulettes as a distinguishing feature of their full-dress uniforms. For ranks up to and including captain these were \"scale\" epaulettes without fringes, for majors and colonels with fine fringes and for generals with a heavy fringe. The base of the epaulette was of regimental colors. For ordinary duty, dress \"shoulder-cords\" of silver braid intertwined with state colors, were worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful set that comes complete with their original box! It does not get any better than this set here. Comes more than ready for further research and display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41449524363333,"sku":"ONJR24APCB036","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24APCB036__01.jpg?v=1713840153","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwi-imperial-german-159th-8th-lotharingian-infantry-regiment-epaulettes-with-original-case","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}