Germany, Imperial. A Promotion Certificate To Cavalry Captain And Squadron Leader Grolman 1890 Newly Listed An Unusual

An Unusual

the independent wrap around band fabricated from hunter green wool and overlies the sidewall along the top edge

Osafune of Bizen Province was one of the largest sword production sites of the Muromachi Era

with maker's mark of Hermann Aurich on reverse

the obverse with a central inscription of “WETTKÄMPFE 1917” (“COMPETITION 1917”)

Germany, Imperial. A Promotion Certificate To Cavalry Captain And Squadron Leader Grolman 1890 Newly Listed An UnusualThe promotion certificate is named to first lieutenant in the Rheinische Hussar Regiment No. 9, Gustav Grolman, promoting him to Rittmeister (cavalry captain) and squadron leader. Dated to Knigsberg on May 14, 1890, and signed by Emperor Wilhelm II in black ink. Measuring 216 mm (w) x 361 mm (h), presenting two folding creases, and some creasing and fraying of the edges, remains near very fine.