WW1 Imperial German 148th Infantry Feldgrau Shoulder Board Insignia Single

The WW1 Imperial German 148th Infantry Feldgrau Shoulder Board Insignia Single is an original piece of German military insignia from the First World War. This shoulder board was worn by enlisted soldiers in the 148th Infantry Regiment and features the characteristic feldgrau (field grey) wool, which was standard for German army uniforms during the period. The insignia is constructed with a textile base, and displays the regiment’s number “148” in colored thread or cloth applied to the surface, as was typical of unit identification at the time. The shoulder board was attached to the soldier’s tunic at the shoulder seam and served as both a functional and identifying element of the uniform. Feldgrau color was introduced to provide camouflage in the field, replacing earlier, more conspicuous uniform colors. Items such as this shoulder board offer insight into the structure, organization, and material culture of the Imperial German Army during the First World War.