A Set Of First War Prussian Leutnant Aviation Shoulder Boards certificate_of_authenticity superb quality

superb quality

Footnote: This medal was instituted by Pope Pius IX in 1860 and awarded to participants in the Papal forces at the Battle of Castelfidardo

8 Canadian Field Ambulance with a gunshot (shrapnel) wound to his left buttock

and comes with a brown leather tab dated 1939

loop suspension (without ribbon)

A Set Of First War Prussian Leutnant Aviation Shoulder Boards certificate_of_authenticity superb qualityFour rows of silver coloured threading interlaced with black threading in a u shape, the threading in a chevron formation, 32 mm x 32. 8 mm gilt metal prop and wings insignia affixed to the upper, with a bronze gilt button bearing a crown in the buttonhole for uniform attachment, the button held in place via a toothpick, the sides and underside in white wool with matching strap, 45 mm x 98 mm each, scattered gilt wear evident on both prop and wings