A Mint Pair Of Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Staff Hauptmann Shoulder Boards Auction Archive Summer Welles described his friend

Summer Welles described his friend of thirty years this way: "I know of no man for whom naval officers had higher regard or who had a higher standing with the United States Navy

the Philippines Campaign Medal with a frayed ribbon

in zink with a gilded wreath and a silvered eagle

silvered and gilt metal with red and white enamels

It was originally designed to last for only two years

A Mint Pair Of Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Staff Hauptmann Shoulder Boards Auction Archive Summer Welles described his friendA mint, new old stock, and matching pair of Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Staff Hauptmann shoulder boards; constructed of shiny silvery Russian braid, and edged with carmine coloured Waffenfarbe piping (indicating Staff branch), with same Waffenfarbe backing; with two gilded aluminum rank pips; cardstock core; slightly magnetic due to flat iron inserts; measuring 115 mm x 35 mm; mint condition.