mike kelso
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This massive board was my first find at SOS. It is the pattern board with a heavy square D cord introduced in 1866, replacing the epaulette, for field grade officers. This pattern was worn until a change for field grade offices in December 1903.
This board was worn by an Oberst in Kaiser Alexander Garde Grenadier Regiment Nr. 1 This board can be dated to after 1889 as the cypher has beveled edges. Cyphers of foreign monarchs begin to use beveled edges by order in 1889. Note also the Russian crown over the cypher.
Thank to Brian's tutorial I finally learned to post!
This board was worn by an Oberst in Kaiser Alexander Garde Grenadier Regiment Nr. 1 This board can be dated to after 1889 as the cypher has beveled edges. Cyphers of foreign monarchs begin to use beveled edges by order in 1889. Note also the Russian crown over the cypher.
Thank to Brian's tutorial I finally learned to post!