Heer (Army) Shoulderboard for Kradschutzen Panzer Grenadier Officer

Description Very sought after example of a Heer (Army) Shoulderboard for a Kradschutzen Officer in a Panzer Grenadier unit. Lime Green wool base for PzG troops. The board has the gold, gothic K for Kradschutzen as well as one rank pip indicating the rank of Oberleutnant. Great piece of period worn insignia with some serious field wear. Note – The Wehrmacht developed Kradschützen as a rapid mobile assault and reconnaissance force from 1936 and were used extensively during the early stages of the Second World War as part of the German Blitzkrieg successes, and Operation Barbarossa.