WW1 British BEF Full General Gloucestershire Regiment Officer’s Shoulder Boards Insignia Pair (2)

This item is a pair of World War I British Expeditionary Force (BEF) Full General Gloucestershire Regiment Officer’s shoulder boards insignia. Consisting of two matching boards, the insignia were worn by officers of full general rank serving with the Gloucestershire Regiment during the First World War. Each board features the proper rank insignia—typically including crossed baton and sword, a crown, and a star, indicative of a full general, alongside elements specific to the regiment, such as the Sphinx or another regimental emblem. Constructed using traditional materials of the period, such as gold bullion thread and colored backing, these boards would have been affixed to the officer’s service dress. The pair represents the rank and regimental affiliation, providing insight into the structure and insignia of British Army leadership during the 1914–1918 conflict. This set is significant for collectors and historians studying British military uniforms and insignia from the First World War.