Germany, Wehrmacht. A Civilian Auxiliary’s Armband certificate_of_authenticity with swivel crown

with swivel crown

Accompanied by its black painted metal scabbard

the two heads of the eagle bear in their beaks a loop of chain with the emperor’s motto “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“WITH UNITED FORCES”) applied at the lower edge

the winding mechanism is no longer functional but presents in an otherwise very fine condition

it is often referred to as having been awarded "with valor"

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Civilian Auxiliary’s Armband certificate_of_authenticity with swivel crown(Wehrmacht Armbinde fr Zivilangehrige der Wehrmacht). Constructed of white cotton, the exterior bearing a dyed black inscription of IM DIENST DER DEUTSCHEN WEHRMACHT (IN SERVICE WITH THE GERMAN WEHRMACHT), flanked by an illegible stamp, otherwise unmarked, measuring 19 cm (w) x 10. 5 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface, demonstrating minor soiling throughout, in near better than very fine condition.