Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Newly Listed A small note dated to

A small note dated to March 10

magnetic metal hilt with the seam covered by an intact leather buffer pad

consisting of a magnetic metal shaft with a pebbled exterior

in operations against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Luzon

The liner measures 520 mm across the shoulders x 1

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Second War Unissued Japanese Army Lieutenant General Shoulder Boards Newly Listed A small note dated toFabricated from fine gold bullion lined with red felt and affixed with two gilded stars on each shoulder board denoting the rank of Lieutenant ( Rikugun chi). The reverse is affixed with silver fasteners on top of a leather backing. The boards each measure at 90. 8mm (l) x 27. 1mm (w) x 7. 1mm (h including the fasteners). With some visible wear these shoulder boards are in better than very fine condition.