{"product_id":"east-german-police-border-guard-shoulder-boards","title":"East German Police Border Guard Shoulder Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are original East German Police Border Guard Shoulder Boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCold War Insignia\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued to the \u003cb\u003eDeutsche Volkspolizei\u003c\/b\u003e and border police units during the Cold War, these shoulder boards signify the rank of \u003cb\u003eWachtmeister\u003c\/b\u003e. The distinct \u003cb\u003elight green base\u003c\/b\u003e represents the official service branch colour (Waffenfarbe) for border security forces in East Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTraditional Braid Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach board features classic \u003cb\u003eGerman police braid\u003c\/b\u003e made from twisted silver-grey and dark green cords laid over a durable cloth backing. The centre is finished with a dark green cord insert, matching original DDR uniform specifications for enlisted junior non-commissioned personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSimple Slip-On Mounting\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with an integrated \u003cb\u003eunderside fabric loop\u003c\/b\u003e, these slip-on epaulettes slide directly over uniform shoulder buttons without needing any sewing. They are ideal for completing period \u003cb\u003euniform displays\u003c\/b\u003e, historical reenactments, or custom military tailoring projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your Cold War uniform collection with an original pair of East German border police shoulder boards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FU\u0026KIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55485620519297,"sku":"SKU6943F-Green","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/east-german-police-border-guard-shoulder-board-6943-a_5c95668d-678d-4d5f-8d1f-00c54d35c8fe.jpg?v=1775031131","url":"https:\/\/forces-uniform-and-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/east-german-police-border-guard-shoulder-boards","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}