Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Newly Listed with minor oxidation of the

with minor oxidation of the core evident

A small note dated to March 10

consisting of a magnetic metal shaft with a pebbled exterior

magnetic metal hilt with the seam covered by an intact leather buffer pad

The liner measures 520 mm across the shoulders x 1

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Newly Listed with minor oxidation of theFabricated from fine gold bullion lined with red felt and affixed with two gilded stars on each shoulder board denoting the rank of Lieutenant ( Rikugun chi). The reverse is affixed with silver fasteners on top of a leather backing. The boards each measure at 90. 8mm (l) x 27. 1mm (w) x 7. 1mm (h including the fasteners). With some visible wear these shoulder boards are in better than very fine condition.