Germany, Heer. A Rare Feldgendarmerie Traffic Supervisor’s Armband Republic of Instituted in 1782

Instituted in 1782

but with chipping in the celluloid at the bottom of the grip

Collector Ribbons

the white metal insignia and disk held in place via two of its original three tabs

Germany, Heer. A Rare Feldgendarmerie Traffic Supervisor’s Armband Republic of Instituted in 1782(Wehrmacht Heer Armbinde fr Verkehrs Aufsicht). Constructed of an orange cotton cloth base, the exterior bearing a machine embroidered black inscription of VERKEHRS AUFSICHT (TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR), unmarked, measuring 9 cm (w) x 10. 5 cm (h), a rare example of an armband worn by Heer Feldgendarmerie personnel responsible for motor vehicle traffic control in extremely fine condition.