Germany, Hj. A Hj Member’s Armband Newly Listed measuring 110 mm x 60

measuring 110 mm x 60 mm

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR LANGJÄHRIGE TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR LONG YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE” inside of an oak leaf wreath

the prisoners had to produce furniture

with a central medallion bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGERVEREINS-WESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN THE VETERANS ASSOCIATION”)

Germany, Hj. A Hj Member’s Armband Newly Listed measuring 110 mm x 60(HJ Armband). Constructed of red cotton twill, the exterior bearing a central machine embroidered white cotton band, overlaid by a white cotton diamond bearing a black mobile swastika, with the remnants of an illegible stamp visible on the exterior, otherwise unmarked, measuring 182 mm (l) x 126 mm (h), with minor soiling and material fatigue evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.