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Lot 60: A WWII German Heer Medical Major (Oberstabsarzt) Shoulder Board

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Start price: £35

Estimated price: £40 - £70

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A mid-20th century German military shoulder board for a medical officer, corresponding to the rank of Oberstabsarzt (Major). The piece is constructed with a braided silver metallic cord field mounted on a dark blue wool base, which is the waffenfarbe (branch colour) for the medical corps. It features a centrally pinned gold-toned metal caduceus, the symbol of medical personnel. The reverse side is fitted with a dark blue wool attachment tongue for securing to a uniform. 



Information from the seller is that this WW2 item is belonged to a family member Mr A M Crozier PTE 1472133 who was born 29th December 1905. Who served in the local and then National Fire Service (AFS) part time from January 1939 until 17/8/1944.He joined the armed forces at the age of 38 on 15/2/1944 and was posted out in Europe, It believed this item was collected when he wasbased in Germany. We have had access to the familys persoanl military records and can confirm that the career is as stated above. Please also see LOT 55 as these items relates to A M Croziers career 



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