Germany, RLB. A Member’s Armband, Second Pattern Province of China Each side of the blade

Each side of the blade bears intricate and striking acid-etched arabesque and floral designs

constructed of non-magnetic metal and silver

the silvering and gilt alternating on the arms of the star

Certificate named to Vizefeldwebel (vice sergeant) Jean Baptist Süß

The interior is encompassed by a dark green cotton liner

Germany, RLB. A Member’s Armband, Second Pattern Province of China Each side of the blade(Reichsluftschutzbund Armbinde fr Mitglieder). Constructed of light blue cotton cloth, the exterior bearing a second pattern Reichsluftschutzbund (Reich Air Protectation League RLB) insignia in the form of an eight pointed radiant starburst overlaid by a black mobile swastika, the seam bearing a makers mark of H. F. for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 18 cm (w) x 10. 5 cm (h), demonstrating minor soiling throughout the base material, in near