Original German WWII Field Used HJ Member Armband - German Youth Organization German Machine Guns These early M-1816 Model Blades

These early M-1816 Model Blades were used probably because

Deringers sometimes had the dubious reputation of being a favored tool of assassins

much like the hull or chassis of an armoured vehicle

with some of the original paint remaining

Five hundred pounds of TNT reduced the tower to a pile of rubble and after two days of battle and heavy causalities the fight finally came to an end

Original German WWII Field Used HJ Member Armband - German Youth Organization German Machine Guns These early M-1816 Model BladesOriginal 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