Germany, Third Reich. A Reichsbahn Personnel Armband, Yellow Variant Auction (1898-1918 issue)

(1898-1918 issue)

measuring 48 mm (w) x 880 mm (l)

one of two clips intact holding the safety pin attachment)

with a gilded metal rank pip in the centre attached by two prongs

the announcement appearing in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 31805 of Tuesday

Germany, Third Reich. A Reichsbahn Personnel Armband, Yellow Variant Auction (1898-1918 issue)(Reichsbahn Armbinde). Constructed of a yellow cotton rayon blended cloth base, the exterior bearing a machine embroidered black inscription of DEUTSCHE REICHSBAHN in chain stitched lettering, unmarked, measuring 20. 5 cm (w) x 11 cm (h), demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue throughout, in better than very fine condition.