This Original SS Administrative Officer Shoulder Board represents a scarce example of wartime German administrative insignia, featuring the distinctive alternating black and silver aluminium Russian braid mounted on a black wool backing. Produced for officers serving within the SS administrative service (SS-Verwaltung) or related police administrative branches, this privately purchased shoulder board reflects the high standard of tailoring associated with senior German uniform insignia during the Second World War.
€ 200
This Original SS Administrative Officer Shoulder Board represents a scarce example of wartime German administrative insignia, featuring the distinctive alternating black and silver aluminium Russian braid mounted on a black wool backing. Produced for officers serving within the SS administrative service (SS-Verwaltung) or related police administrative branches, this privately purchased shoulder board reflects the high standard of tailoring associated with senior German uniform insignia during the Second World War.
Unlike conventional officer shoulder boards woven entirely in silver aluminium, this pattern incorporates alternating black and silver cords. The distinctive construction immediately identifies it as belonging to one of the specialist administrative branches rather than a standard combat formation.
Today, original examples remain difficult to locate and are increasingly sought after by collectors of SS administrative and police insignia.
The Original SS Administrative Officer Shoulder Board was worn by officers responsible for finance, supply, logistics, administration and organisational management within the expanding SS structure.
As the SS developed into a large military and administrative organisation, specialist officers managed uniforms, equipment, personnel records, transport, construction projects and procurement. These administrative officers wore distinctive shoulder boards that differed from those of combat officers through their braid pattern and branch distinctions.
Many examples were privately purchased from military tailors, resulting in exceptionally high-quality construction and careful hand finishing.
This Original SS Administrative Officer Shoulder Board demonstrates classic private-purchase officer workmanship.
Features include:
The braid retains excellent definition and displays the attractive soft patina expected of original aluminium officer insignia.
This Original SS Administrative Officer Shoulder Board remains in very good original condition.
The black and silver braid remains tight and well preserved. The black wool backing shows only light handling wear consistent with age. The reverse remains complete and retains its original construction.
Overall, the shoulder board displays beautifully and would make an excellent addition to a specialist collection of German officer insignia.
Collectors actively seek the Original SS Administrative Officer Shoulder Board because examples appear far less frequently than standard Wehrmacht officer boards.
This example offers:
Its unusual braid pattern makes it immediately recognisable within advanced collections.
Based upon the photographs, the construction appears entirely consistent with original wartime manufacture.
Visible characteristics include:
Although photographs cannot establish authenticity with absolute certainty, the workmanship closely matches documented original administrative officer shoulder boards.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | SS Administrative Service |
| Type | Officer Shoulder Board |
| Construction | Alternating black and aluminium Russian braid |
| Backing | Black wool |
| Manufacture | Private purchase |
| Period | c.1939–1945 |
| Configuration | Single |
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