WW1 Imperial German Feldgrau 15th Infantry Shoulder Board Insignia Single

The WW1 Imperial German Feldgrau 15th Infantry Shoulder Board Insignia (Single) is an original item of military uniform equipment used by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. This shoulder board was worn by enlisted men or non-commissioned officers in the 15th Infantry Regiment. Made from feldgrau (field gray) wool, a standard material introduced in the early 20th century for improved field camouflage, it features contrasting piping along the edge that denotes the wearer’s regimental affiliation. The insignia typically displays the number “15” embroidered or attached, representing the regiment. Shoulder boards such as this were fastened to the uniform tunic at the shoulder seam and served both functional and identification purposes, indicating unit membership and sometimes rank. This item reflects the standardized design adopted by the German Army after 1910, aimed at greater uniformity and practicality across the various branches of service during the conflict.