Original Mexican-American War Era Mexican Officer’s Shoulder Boards by F. Sibuet - French Imported - Subteniente Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets black wool “fur” trim

black wool “fur” trim

They do have the expected scratches and dents from use and age

The government requirement also stipulated that the rifles be able to fit a bayonet

and is made of silver plated brass

The pistols were designed by Kijiro Nambu and saw extensive service in the Empire of Japan during the Second Sino-Japanese War and Pacific War

Original Mexican-American War Era Mexican Officer’s Shoulder Boards by F. Sibuet - French Imported - Subteniente Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets black wool “fur” trimOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous set of Mexican officer shoulder boards dating to the Mexican American War era. They indicate the rank of Subteniente or 2nd Lieutenant. They both bear Mexican Army buttons depicting an eagle with a snake in its mouth over RM for Republica Mexicana. This is a very scarce model of button, as most from this period had Republica Mexicana written out instead of RM. The shoulder boards have lovely silver