An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Obermaschinistenmaat Shoulder Board Pair Auction Richard Henry Griffiths was born

Richard Henry Griffiths was born in Derbyshire in February 1873

constructed of fine hand-webbed aluminum embroidery displaying two identical oak leaf stems on the bottom

under Lieutenant Colonel Otter

inscribed "VIMY PILGRIMAGE" above and a wreath of poppies below

An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Obermaschinistenmaat Shoulder Board Pair Auction Richard Henry Griffiths was bornBlack wool upper and underside, the upper with a large gilt bronze anchor bearing a gear (Engine Room) and surmounted by the Imperial crown with a flowing ribbon banner, button hole for uniform attachment and housing a brass button bearing an anchor surmounted by the Imperial crown, 37. 5 mm x 108 mm each, scattered gilt wear and surface rust on the insignias, extremely fine. (C: 102)