WW2 German 75th Artillery Officers Shoulder Board Insignia Single

The WW2 German 75th Artillery Officers Shoulder Board Insignia is a period military rank device used by officers in the German Army during the Second World War. This single shoulder board represents the 75th Artillery unit and would have been worn as part of the standard field or dress uniform, signifying both branch and rank. The insignia consists of a braided silver-grey cord, typical for officer ranks, with red piping indicating artillery service. Attached is the brass or gilt numeral “75”, identifying the specific regiment. Construction materials commonly include wool, cotton, and metal. The reverse typically features a cloth backing for easy attachment to the tunic shoulder. Such insignia were worn by company-grade and field-grade officers to signal unit and hierarchy designation. Authentic shoulder boards like this provide insight into the organizational structure and insignia protocols of the Wehrmacht during WW2, reflecting period-specific uniform regulations and craftsmanship.