A really interesting shoulderboard set....what is it?

[Coco]

Dear all,

This weekend I acquired this lovely set - comprising of two pairs of text-book 'Artillerie' boards, an artillery signal 'blitz' and a truly superb photo of the set being worn.

Both pairs - a soldiers'-type and NCO-pair - show a very unusual 'monogram' (IMO made out of red-coloured 'Soutache')...and belonged to the soldier on the photo....

I deem it a very unusual and nice grouping....but what was the purpose? Does anyone of you see something like it before?

Thanks for all assistance and/or input....

Best regards,

Coco

[Coco]

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[galizien41]

Heer artillery 75mm Field Gun Battery ? Was this not the symbol they used on the maps?

[Johnny R]

Hi, that is a rare symbol used on Artillery boards that is not often encountered. I do not think the purpose or exact meaning for it has been identified.

[Coco]

The set......

Dear Jerry,

That awesome...indeed this makes a lot of sense! Thanks for attaching the map....great!

Best regards,

Coco
* Will you be at the MAX?

[Bob Hritz]

Congratulations on a wonderful find. I have seen a few singles, but to find 2 pair is just fantastic. You are very fortunate.

Bob Hritz

[nonameno]

Hi Coco,
Wow! Very interesting find indeed. I love them all and especially the photograph showing them in wear!
Thank you for sharing,
Curtiss

[billbert]

DITTO !!!! Billbert

[jacquesf]

Everyday something new, that is what makes this hobby great. Jacques

[vizenz]

The sign on the boards is for "Canon" (without a special calibre). I saw some pairs of boards like this before, but I could not find a picture of it in wear till now. Great find!

Best regards,
Andreas

[me6_130]

Everyday something new, that is what makes this hobby great. Jacques

I agree, really nice find

Carles

[derka]

very nice pairs indeed, pic is
derka

[OSS]

A very interesting find and perhaps some new light on a previously little known symbol. Many thanks.

[GFM]

Interesting also how each pair has a different form of stitching the symbols on the straps, from incorprating soutache, to chain stitch, to direct stitch.

[Johnny R]

You will see this type of stitching on occasion. Some collectors do not like it but it was used especially at unit level etc. I also have seen a Waffenrock with these type of boards, probably ten years ago. Maybe someone else saw it for sale?