Germany, Heer. A Recruiting Service Armband consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Established by King João VI

Established by King João VI of Portugal on 6 February 1818

following the proposals made by the National Bureau of the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP)

and pinned with silvered bronze numerals “5” with rank pips of identical construction

of unofficial manufacture

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Germany, Heer. A Recruiting Service Armband consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Established by King João VI(Heer Armbinde fr Wehrersatzdienststellen). Constructed of a white cotton twill base, the exterior bearing a black dyed Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 20. 5 cm (w) x 13. 5 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface, demonstrating significant soiling throughout but with no notable damage or wear, in very fine condition.