Germany, Heer. A Recruiting Service Armband consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac January 7th

January 7th

Exterior in a thick brownish-olive green wool

of unofficial manufacture

and pinned with silvered bronze numerals “5” with rank pips of identical construction

situated within a ribbed ring bearing the inscription “Blut und Ehre” (Blood and Honour)

Germany, Heer. A Recruiting Service Armband consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac January 7th(Heer Armbinde fr Wehrersatzdienststellen). Constructed of a white cotton twill base, the exterior bearing a black dyed Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 20. 5 cm (w) x 13. 5 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface, demonstrating significant soiling throughout but with no notable damage or wear, in very fine condition.