Germany, Federal Republic. A French-Speaking Police Officer’s Armband, Early Allied Occupation Period Republic of the reverse with a white

the reverse with a white enameled medallion bearing a gilt date of “1849”

better than very fine condition with a few age spots and some minor fraying at the top

with original period neck ribbon and buckle

the tag on the front fender of the motorcycle inscribed "WH3719"

Among other things the Geneva Convention specified that various welfare organizations may have access to war prison camps to render certain services to prisoners

Germany, Federal Republic. A French-Speaking Police Officer’s Armband, Early Allied Occupation Period Republic of the reverse with a white(Armband fr einen franzsischsprachigen Polizisten). Constructed of carmine wool, the exterior bearing a hand stitched golden yellow inscription of ON PARLE FRANCAIS (WE SPEAK FRENCH), fastening closed with four metal snap buttons, the interior stamped with an illegible white ink mark, measuring 4 cm (w) x 17. 5 cm (l) when closed and folded on a flat surface, an insignia commonly worn by German police officers during the early post war Allied