Germany, Wehrmacht. A Volkssturm Member’s Armband United Republic of official issue type 2

official issue type 2

measuring 9 mm x 9 mm

Obverse hallmark marked 800 silver

His final promotion was to Sergeant on the 27th of November 1894

while the 20th Infantry Battalion was heavily involved in the Battle at the Sugar Factory near Courcelette

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Volkssturm Member’s Armband United Republic of official issue type 2(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.