Germany, Rlb. An Officer’s Armband, First Pattern GTRexclude The blade sits securely within

The blade sits securely within a non-magnetic metal alloy crossguard

surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and ribbons constructed of gold bullion wire

possibly Australian-made

This is an early example of this badge in silvered bronze and enamels with wide vertical pin

Germany, Rlb. An Officer’s Armband, First Pattern GTRexclude The blade sits securely within(Reichsluftschutzbund rmelband fr Offiziere). Constructed of light blue rayon, the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with white rayon tresses, bearing a central Reichsluftschutzbund (National Air Protection League RLB) insignia executed in multi coloured machine embroidery, unmarked, measuring 206 mm (w) x 100 mm (h) when folded on a flat surface, with minor discolouration evident, in extremely fine condition.