Army (Heer) General Collar Tabs & Shoulder Boards of General Günther Blumentritt

An outstanding and fully original attributed insignia group consisting of collar tabs and shoulder boards belonging toGünther Blumentritt, who served as General der Infanterie in the German Army and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.This matching set comprises:A pair of General's collar tabs, constructed on red wool backing with finely hand-embroidered gold bullion oak leaves and wings, showing correct wartime materials and workmanship.A pair of General der Infanterie shoulder boards, featuring interwoven gold and silver bullion cords on red underlay, each fitted with two general's rank stars, correctly denoting the rank of full General.All components are clearly period-worn and uniform-removed, with visible stitch holes, original attachment threads, and wear patterns consistent with prolonged service use. The reverse sides display hand-sewn construction, field tailoring characteristics, and age-related staining, leaving no doubt as to their originality. These are genuine veteran-used insignia, not later-assembled or collector-enhanced pieces.The group was obtained via an intermediary directly from the Blumentritt family, providing highly desirable provenance. Günther Blumentritt was a senior and respected Wehrmacht officer, serving notably as Chief of Staff to Field Marshal von Rundstedt and later as a corps commander on the Western Front. His award of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves places him among a select group of highly decorated German generals, significantly enhancing the historical importance of this insignia set.