Original German WWII Field Used HJ Member Armband - German Youth Organization German Machine Guns Major General Walter Bedell Smith

Major General Walter Bedell Smith

The Wood scabbard is wrapped in lacquered sharkskin

much like the hull or chassis of an armoured vehicle

The stag colors though are quite beautiful and the edges are gold from age

with some of the original paint remaining

Original German WWII Field Used HJ Member Armband - German Youth Organization German Machine Guns Major General Walter Bedell SmithOriginal Item: Only One Available. This jugend (HJ) Armband is in very good used condition. Unlike many that we have seen, this example definitely was worn over time, so it definitely saw use in the field. These are often called "cut off" examples, even though they were not usually sewn to the uniform. There is overall staining from dirt, and a few individual stains. It measures 12" x 4", and is sewn together in the back, with some excess on the