Germany, Third Reich. A Reichszollverwaltung Sleeve Shield GTRexclude the reverse with a threaded

the reverse with a threaded stud

marked Ges

surrounded by a white ring of enamels inscribed “Virtuti et Merito” (Virtue and Merit) in capitalized Latin

This small product catalog is printed in black ink

moderate fatigue of the sweatband

Germany, Third Reich. A Reichszollverwaltung Sleeve Shield GTRexclude the reverse with a threaded(Reichszollverwaltung rmelschild). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval disc, bearing a central German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, topped by an inscription of REICSHZOLLVERWALTUNG (REICH CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION), and situated above a plaque bearing a stamped identification number of 3168, perforated at cardinal points with dual eyelets for sew on attachment to an armband, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w)