Germany, Wehrmacht. An Auxiliary Member’s Armband Auction Archive set within a ribbed ring

set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”)

retains about 80% of original finish

Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles cap badge of his original unit

25 mm (h - inclusive of imperial crown)

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Auxiliary Member’s Armband Auction Archive set within a ribbed ring(Wehrmacht Armbinde fr Zivilangestellte). Constructed of golden yellow cotton twill, the exterior bearing a chain stitched black German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by a partially legible Landrat stamp, otherwise unmarked, measuring 18. 5 cm (w) x 11 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface, a lightly used or unworn example in near mint condition.