WW1 Imperial German Feldgrau 28th Infantry Shoulder Board Insignia Single

The WW1 Imperial German Feldgrau 28th Infantry Shoulder Board Insignia represents a single enlisted man’s shoulder strap from the First World War era. Manufactured in feldgrau (field grey) wool, this shoulder board features the regimental number “28” in red chain-stitched thread, signifying assignment to the 28th Infantry Regiment of the Imperial German Army. The construction is typical of wartime issue, with a reinforced underside for durability and a buttonhole at one end for attachment to the tunic shoulder seam. Original units such as these were used as a key element of German military uniform identification, providing information regarding the specific regiment, branch, and sometimes battalion of the wearer. The feldgrau color was standard for field uniforms introduced in the early 20th century to provide better camouflage on the battlefield. This single shoulder board is representative of the material culture of the Imperial German forces during World War I.