Monday 3rd August - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

Monday 3rd August - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

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Lot 58: A Pair of WWII German Yellow Fabric Political Service Armbands

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Start price: £50

Estimated price: £60 - £80

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A pair of mustard-yellow woven fabric armbands, identified in the style of those worn by non-military and political personnel during the WWII era. Each armband is made from a coarse-weave textile and features a black screen-printed national emblem depicting an eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika. One armband is marked with a circular black ink stamp; the text in the top arc reads KREISLEITUNG, surrounding a central eagle and swastika, which denotes association with a Nazi Party district leadership office. The armbands are of single-piece construction with finished top and bottom edges and raw vertical edges.



Information from the seller is that this WW2 item is belonged to a family member Mr A M Crozier PTE 1472133 who was born 29th December 1905. Who served in the local and then National Fire Service (AFS) part time from January 1939 until 17/8/1944.He joined the armed forces at the age of 38 on 15/2/1944 and was posted out in Europe, It believed this item was collected when he wasbased in Germany. We have had access to the familys persoanl military records and can confirm that the career is as stated above. Please also see LOT 55 as these items relates to A M Croziers career 



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