Germany, Wehrmacht. A Volkssturm Member’s Armband Republic of an interesting example commonly made

an interesting example commonly made by prisoners of war (POWs) in worn condition

Decoration of Honour for Service to the State of Vienna

the obverse of the cross demonstrates fine cracking of the enamels in addition to a small chip to the centrepiece

consisting of a silvered zink spring clip decorated with raised oak leaves

until his death in 1919

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Volkssturm Member’s Armband Republic of an interesting example commonly made(Armbinde Deutscher Volkssturm Wehrmacht). Constructed of cotton, the obverse dyed in black and red, bearing a white inscription of DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRAMCHT, flanked on each side by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 7 cm (w) x 20 cm (l) when folded on a flat surface, demonstrating minor soiling, in extremely fine condition.