Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Auction a Holiday in Canada Diary

a Holiday in Canada Diary (dated September 3-22

overall excellent details

each of which is adjustable to plus or minus five degrees

circumscribed by an inscription of RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

on January 27th

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Auction a Holiday in Canada DiaryFabricated 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.