AUCTION 39: ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOR

A RUSSIAN SHOULDER BOARD, 1900

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Start price: $250

Estimated price: $400 - $550

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

A Russian army poruchik’s shoulder board. The military rank ‘poruchik’ is an equalent to the European and American lieutenant (from Latin ‘locum tenens’ – ‘holding place’). Three small stars and a red stripe indicate the rank. A small silvered-bronze button featuring the Russian Imperial Eagle. 1907-1914.

Dimensions: L: 6 in., (15 cm.)

Condition: Very good with minor signs of wear. The red velevet on the reverse is original.