German Army Shoulder Boards and Straps 1933–1945This illustrated book covers construction methods, material, types and styles of embroidery and metal devices, as well as the identification of branch and unit. One of the distinguishing features of the World War II German Army uniform is the use of shoulder straps and boards to denote rank, branch of service, and in some cases the assigned unit right down to the company. Detailed charts are used to identify unit affiliation of Gothic letters, Latin