Germany, Wehrmacht. Armband For A Civilian In Wehrmacht Service United Republic of After the mandatory service in

After the mandatory service in the RAD Kayser voluntarily joined the Heer in 1937 at the age of 19

a circular disk between the cherubs inscribed "FESTIVAL D'OOSTVLETEREN 23 JUILLET 1871" and engraved "ÉLOIGNEMENT" below

and maker’s mark of Godet

He was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1903

Footnote: Awarded to persons who distinguished themselves in sport

Germany, Wehrmacht. Armband For A Civilian In Wehrmacht Service United Republic of After the mandatory service in(Wehrmacht rmelband). Constructed of white cotton twill, bearing a black, machine embroidered inscription of Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht (In the Service of the German Armed Forces), unmarked, measuring 197 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), minor soiling evident, otherwise in very fine condition.