WW1 Imperial German 28th Infantry Officers Shoulder Board Insignia Single

The WW1 Imperial German 28th Infantry Officers Shoulder Board Insignia is a single original piece used by officers of the German Imperial Army during the First World War. This shoulder board features interwoven metallic cords, denoting officer rank, and is embroidered with the regimental number “28” in gilt thread, indicating service in the 28th Infantry Regiment. The construction typically includes a wool or felt backing, designed for attachment to the officer’s uniform tunic or greatcoat. The color of the underlay often corresponds to the regimental color distinctions used by the German Army at the time. Shoulder boards such as this served to clearly identify both rank and regiment within the military hierarchy. This example reflects the standardized patterns adopted by the Imperial German Army during the 1914–1918 period. The insignia is a representative artifact of uniform insignia used by German forces on the Western and Eastern Fronts during the First World War.