A Gendarmerie Precinct Captain (Revier Hauptmann) Shoulder Board Pair Auction Archive He was promoted to Lieutenant

He was promoted to Lieutenant in September 1898

There are photos published of this insignia in wear (and drawings)

Wood was posted to the 15th Reserve Battalion on February 25

portrait of San Marino (obverse) and the Coat of Arms (reverse)

A Gendarmerie Precinct Captain (Revier Hauptmann) Shoulder Board Pair Auction Archive He was promoted to LieutenantFour rows of aluminum bullion wire cords, wrapped in a u shape, in a chevron formation, outer edge trimmed in chocolate brown wool, two gilt pips attached to the upper on each, button hole for uniform attachment, backer and strap in orange wool, the strap with a button hole, one board with a loose gilt aluminum pebbled button, 36 mm x 105. 5 mm each, extremely fine.