Brocade Box??

[Gary B]

I believe this box is for a brocade or sash but what are the words on the bottom?

2Paar a...stucke??

Thanks for any assistance.

Gary B

[Brian L.]

I think it says

2 Paar Achselstücke = (literally) 2 pair of underarm pieces. I'm sure there's a figurative meaning. I just don't know what it is.

Maybe it refers to an aiguilette which goes over the shoulder and under the arm.

Can you show the whole box?

[ODW]

Achselstück is an old word for shoulder board or epaulette.
aiguilette is Achselschnur

[Gary B]

Thanks to you both for your comments. I have attached a picture of the box.

I guess the old translation would make sense considering a pair of Shoulder boards came with it.

I am only used to seeing brocades or sashes in this type of box though. Perhaps they were generic boxes used for uniform accessories.

Gary B