Wehrmacht epaulette help

[Bonecollector]

Hi

This is one of a pair displayed on my 1941 Wehrmacht M40 tunic. Is this contemporary WW2 and original? Would like to know so that they can be replaced if needed.

Many thanks for your help

[JPhilip]

Hello,
They're not issue shoulderstraps, they're made of felt, with cord as piping, at best they're privately purchased.
they could have been made anytime, including the era that is of our interest (like 1937 to 1945)
Thanks

[Bonecollector]

Hello,
They're not issue shoulderstraps, they're made of felt, with cord as piping, at best they're privately purchased.
they could have been made anytime, including the era that is of our interest (like 1937 to 1945)
Thanks

Many thanks Philip that's interesting I think that I will keep them on this jacket for now.

[Fred Green]

Hello,

I have seen this style in a few different waffenfarbes. These are called mobilization boards in my collecting circle.

Fred

[Bonecollector]

Hello,

I have seen this style in a few different waffenfarbes. These are called mobilization boards in my collecting circle.

Fred

Many thanks Fred so they date to TR period?

[Fred Green]

Hello,

I believe that these are period made boards. They are private purchase.

Fred

[Bonecollector]

Hello,

I believe that these are period made boards. They are private purchase.

Fred

Many thanks Fred. I will keep them on my feldbluse