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EAST GERMAN RED EM SHOULDER BOARDS NEW

Genuine East German NVA enlisted men's shoulder boards in new, unissued condition. Field-grey wool faces with red piping identify the Artillery and Rocket Troops. Sold as a matched pair with single button hole — ideal for collectors, reenactors, and uniform restorations.

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SKU
19411007
Color
Red
Style
Insignia

Description

Authentic East German (NVA) enlisted men's shoulder boards in unissued condition, featuring classic field-grey wool faces trimmed with bold red piping. In the National People's Army branch-color system, red identified the Artillery and Rocket Troops, making this pair a recognizable and historically accurate piece of Cold War-era German military insignia.

Sold as a matched left-and-right pair, these boards are a strong stocking item for militaria collectors, reenactors, costume and theatrical buyers, and surplus enthusiasts who want genuine NVA pieces rather than reproductions. The blank rank field and single button hole make them ideal for collectors who want to add their own rank pips and unit numerals, or display them as-is. Their distinctive red-on-grey color block also gives them quiet appeal to fashion-leaning surplus shoppers who like authentic military detailing on jackets and bags.

Key Features

  • Branch color: Red piping denotes Artillery and Rocket Troops
  • Rank level: Enlisted men (EM) — blank field, ready for pips/numerals
  • Construction: Field-grey wool face with stitched red cord trim and stiffened backing
  • Mounting: Single button hole for standard tunic attachment
  • Condition: New, unissued surplus — sold as a matched pair
  • Origin: Genuine East German NVA issue

Who It Sells To

A reliable repeat seller for shops serving Cold War militaria collectors, NVA and DDR uniform builders, living-history reenactors, film and theatrical wardrobe departments, and customers restoring or completing vintage East German tunics. Compact, lightweight, and easy to display on a peg wall or in a glass case — strong impulse-buy potential alongside other GDR insignia and headwear.

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