Germany, HJ. A Member’s Armband Republic of marked with PKZ number 55

marked with PKZ number 55 on suspension loop for maker J

the crosses were surmounted by a movable crown

He would always be most painstaking in checking out new crews in his flight and by his exceptional skill and leadership would guide the junior pilots until he was sure that they were sound and steady transport captains

and Feldwebel (Sergeant) in 1945

unmarked and measuring 74 cm (w) x 48 cm (h) overall

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Armband Republic of marked with PKZ number 55(HJ Armbinde). Constructed of red rayon, the exterior bearing a central white tresse, overlaid by a white diamond bearing a machine embroidered black mobile swastika, flanked by an illegible district stamp, the interior retaining three metal snap buttons, measuring 19 cm (l) x 9. 5 cm (w) when folded on a flat surface, demonstrating moderate soiling, in very fine condition.