Germany, Empire. A Set Of Cased Lancer Generalleutnant (Lieutenant General) Epaulletes Auction Although this is an original

Although this is an original pair issued to McNeill

along with wear evident on the right side in the wool collar from active use

green oxidation evident in the wreathing

number impressed "566" on the reverse cartouche

on a dark blue cloth

Germany, Empire. A Set Of Cased Lancer Generalleutnant (Lieutenant General) Epaulletes Auction Although this is an original(Generalleutnant der Ulanen Epaulleten) Large, decorative stiff framed epaulets, with tops constructed of fine silver wire tresse with a smooth texture, trimmed and stitched into a neat border measuring 18 mm along the edges. Three gilt bronze pips occupy the bed of each epaulet, which are in turn ringed by a crescent of silver. Undernearth the crescents, a plethora of silver braids is sown firmly into the outer ring to hang by gravity when in use.