{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-usgi-bring-back-grouping-with-armbands-awards-and-bakelite-rangefinder-compass-5-items","title":"Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Grouping with Armbands, Awards, and Bakelite Rangefinder Compass - 5 Items","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a very nice collection of German WWII Awards along with a Belt Buckle and Armband, which were brought back from the European theater by a USGI after the war was concluded. Many solders traded these on the way back, and would end up with a pocket full of various different collectible items, and this set represents the typical \"haul\" one might have come back with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes a wide variety of items, which are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII Deutsche Wehrmacht armband\u003c\/strong\u003e, for uniformed men who were attached to the armed forces during WWII. Often, these were worn by men of the \u003cem\u003eReichsarbeitsdienst\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eReichsbahn\u003c\/em\u003e who were operating with the German Army in the occupied countries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII HJ National Youth Association Armband, service worn.\u003c\/strong\u003e These were worn by members of the HJ, and this example looks to have seen long use, and possibly moth damage post service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII 2nd Class Silver Wound Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e (Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber. This is an early silvered brass example of the silver wound badge, which still has most of the original finish on the front, except on the swas (hook cross) and wreath, which show wear. These were awarded for 3 or 4 wounds during service. The pinback is present, however the round wire catch has been crushed down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is maker stamped as issued with LDO number \u003cstrong\u003eL\/11\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back under the pin catch, which represents \u003cem\u003eWilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid\u003c\/em\u003e. The The LDO, (\u003cem\u003eLeistungs Gemeinschaft der Deutscher Ordenshersteller\u003c\/em\u003e - Administration of German orders Manufacturers), was a self-governing organization formed in 1941 which regulated the manufacturing of all German awards. The firm Wilhelm Deumer was fully licensed in the organization, entry number 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII Grade I Luftwaffe Air Force \u003cem\u003eSchützenschnur\u003c\/em\u003e Marksmanship Lanyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, in very good condition. There is some oxidation to the badge at the top, but the cord is still in great shape, with just a bit of mothing on the back of the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- One German WWII Bakelite Housing Rangefinder Compass with partial lanyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e It still looks to read correct magnetic north, and is in very good shape. It even has a lock to keep the needle from moving when closed. The only issue to note is that the hinge on the cover is a bit loose, so it can be hard to properly align the mirror for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great little set that could be the start of your collection!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42636901187653,"sku":"ONSV22WKC362","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV22WKC362__01.jpg?v=1744045711","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-usgi-bring-back-grouping-with-armbands-awards-and-bakelite-rangefinder-compass-5-items","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}