Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Protection League (Rlb) Member’s Armband Auction Archive the long black tab slides

the long black tab slides into a brass coupling at the front of the shako but is lacking its retaining screw

First badge is die-stamped silvered metal

while the explosive speed boats were operated in units of three with two boats carrying 660-800 lbs of explosives

inscribed "COLLEGIO SANTA MARIA" above and "ROMA" below

A Rare German Cross in Silver by Deschler - Heavy version

Germany, Rlb. An Air Raid Protection League (Rlb) Member’s Armband Auction Archive the long black tab slides(Reichsluftschutzbund rmelband). Constructed of blue cotton blend with off white, machine embroidered, second type RLB emblem in the centre, maker marked Erha Wuppertal in machine embroidery at seam, measuring 202. 5 mm (w) x 107 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.