A Fine Ss Member’s Armband Auction Archive which tells the story of

which tells the story of Christoph Freiherr von Pittel's formal decoration as Ritter (Knight) of the Maria Therese Order

obverse illustrating an eagle above an anchor with the Navy Communication School insignia

Knight - 18K Gold and enamels

Lieutenant (flying units)

Austria (Republic): Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (bronze gilt with red and white enamels

A Fine Ss Member’s Armband Auction Archive which tells the story ofOf six piece construction; black ribbed rayon swastika with crisp folds around corners; on a 83 mm white rayon roundel (slightly discoloured from storage); on a red wool armband with 8 mm wide ribbed black rayon running horizontally along the top and bottom of the armband; unmarked; measuring 181 mm x 118 mm; better than very fine condition.