Germany, Heer. A Recruiting Service Armband consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and pinned with silvered bronze

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)

The Templars became a favoured charity throughout Christendom and grew rapidly in membership and power

Receiving Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939

of unofficial manufacture

Germany, Heer. A Recruiting Service Armband consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and pinned with silvered bronze(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.