Germany, Imperial. A First War Imperial German Colonial Forces Armband Newly Listed Army 12 Years Long Service

Army 12 Years Long Service medal

the Arado Ar 234

named Temporary Corporal on February 9

reverse with hand engraved inscription

first model produced on Type B die

Germany, Imperial. A First War Imperial German Colonial Forces Armband Newly Listed Army 12 Years Long Service(Schutztruppe rmelband). Constructed of multi coloured, multi piece cotton blend material in the style of the Imperial German tri colour, with interior handwritten inscription partially reading Fr Erinnerung an der Kaiser Wilhelm Spende 8. Juni 1916 (For remembrance of Kaiser Wilhelms donation 8 June 1916), unmarked, measuring 165. 5 mm (w) x 121 mm (h) when folded, soiling of the exterior evident, in otherwise fine condition.