Germany, Rlb. An Officer’s Armband, First Pattern GTRexclude above initials “RD” for Rýchla

above initials “RD” for Rýchla Divízia (Rapid Division) and a truck bearing raised dates “1941-1943”

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

maker marked with maker symbol

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

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Germany, Rlb. An Officer’s Armband, First Pattern GTRexclude above initials “RD” for Rýchla(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.