WW1 Imperial German Field Artillery Regiment 12 Shoulder Board Insignia Single

This item is a single shoulder board insignia from the Imperial German Field Artillery Regiment 12, dating to the period of the First World War. Constructed with dark blue wool, the insignia features the regiment number “12” embroidered in red thread, indicative of the regiment designation within the Imperial German Army’s artillery branch. The board is edged with red piping, corresponding to the artillery arm of service. It would have been worn on the uniform of an enlisted man or non-commissioned officer, serving as a functional and visual identifier of unit affiliation. Such shoulder boards were a standard component of German military uniforms and provided immediate recognition of both the wearer’s regiment and branch. The piece reflects typical construction techniques and materials used during the WWI era. Its design is consistent with Imperial German Army uniform regulations in force from 1914 to 1918. Only one shoulder board is included with this item.