WW2 British Royal Air Force Officer Tropical Shoulder Boards Epaulettes 1939–1945 Star Reverse inscribed "16 December 1938"

Reverse inscribed "16 December 1938" and signature of Adolf Hitler

An enamel chip underneath the eagle on the handle

Features roaring lion and Victory "V" motif

The tin is lightly dented and marked

WW2 British Royal Air Force Officer Tropical Shoulder Boards Epaulettes 1939–1945 Star Reverse inscribed "16 December 1938"An original pair of Royal Air Force officer's shoulder boards. Type worn in Africa, Italy, Middle East, and Far East campaigns. 54 x 120 mm. Khaki tan cotton with leather backing. Slip on type with leather securing strap. Single thick rank stripe of a Flying Officer. Brass button holes. Some oxidation around these fittings. Lightly stained.